Federer beats Aussie world No 47 4–6, 7–6, 6–4, 4–6, 7–6 (8)Third seed Tsitsipas crashes out to Raonic in straight setsRoger Federer pulled off an escape in Melbourne after a five-set epic against home hope John Millman to reach the fourth round of the
Australian Open.
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Federer finally overcame the world No 47 4–6, 7–6, 6–4, 4–6, 7–6 (8). Federer looked to have escaped the danger when he recovered from a set down to lead by two sets to one but 30-year-old Millman, who beat the great Swiss at the
US Open in 2018, had other ideas.