Millman upsets Sugita in Montpellier

John Millman has set aside his Davis Cup disappointment to reach the last 16 of the Open Sud de France in Montpellier.

The 28-year-old Queenslander caused a major upset when he eliminated No.8 seed Yuichi Sugita in three sets, to set up a last 16 clash with Frenchman Benoit Paire.

After losing the first set 7-5, Millman took the next two sets 6-3 and 6-4.

The win ended a disappointing period for the world No.109, who was omitted for rising star Alex de Minaur (world No.139) in Australia’s Davis Cup team which lost to Germany last week.

Meanwhile top-seeded David Goffin of Belgium reached the quarter-finals beating French veteran Gilles Simon 6-4 6-2.