In the Mens Singles Final of the grass court Futures Tournament in Berri, playing in front of a large luncheon crowd, Greg was up against 20 year-old Queenslander John Millman, ranked 312. Greg and John have had some mammoth matches in the past so I'm sure this match would be no exception.
Greg was quick out of the blocks, using the new balls well on the grass courts, getting a break up and then holding serve well. More pressure on Millman by Greg saw him break Millman's serve again, going on to win the 1st set 6-1, in a qucik fire 20 minutes.
Greg continued his good form and at 2-1 up had Milllman at 0-40. The luncheon crowd, wanting more tennis, got behind Millman, who fought back, saving the three break point and rallying to level at 2-2. Games went with serve to 4-4, when Millman got a decisive break of serve to lead 5-4. With a raucous crowd behind him Millman served out the set to even the match at one set all, winning the set 6-4.
The 3rd set saw Greg take an early advantage, breaking Millman to get 4-2 ahead. Again the terrier Millman fought back managing to break Greg's serve and then level at 4-4. He again broke Greg to take the advantage at 5-4. Greg could not counter and Millman won the set 6-4, and the match 1-6, 6-4, 6-4.
A very disappointing end to a good week for Greg but well played John Millman. The result should see Greg advance his singles ranking close to 200, in two weeks time, when the ITF points are added to the ATP rankings.
Greg is heading back to Melbourne for some rest and training before heading to Japan for a Challenger tournament.
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