Australia’s John Millman has defeated France’s Adrian Mannarino 7-5, 6-1 to claim the ATP 250 title in Kazakhstan and his first ATP title from his third finals appearance.
“It is incredible. I am so happy and relieved,” said Millman. “I just feel very satisfied. It is just a pure moment of satisfaction… That was my third final, third time lucky I guess. These things aren’t easy to win and to do so at a place where I felt so comfortable all week, in terms of the hospitality, makes it really special. To win the inaugural Astana Open is special. I am so happy. It has been a big team effort and I am pumped.”
Millman had faced two match points in his quarterfinal match against USA’s Tommy Paul at 3-5 and then was down 5-0 in the tie-breaker before storming back to claim the match.
Millman jumps to no. 37 on the ATP singles rankings.
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