The world of tennis mourned the loss of Craig A. Miller ATP tour

Former Australian Open doubles finalist Laurie Warder has honored Craig A. Miller after his compatriot lost the battle against throat cancer last weekend. Former World No. 64 doubles in 1984, Miller was 58 years old.

A champion of the young boys ’doubles at the 1980 Australian Open, where he won the Wally Masur final, Miller, along with Warder, made it to the semi-finals of the main draw doubles two years later. The Aussie duo lost to potential champions Paul Annacone and Christo Van Rensburg in Kooyong.

“It was our highlight to play together,” Warder said. – We played a lot of junior tennis together, but he ended up too well for me.

“He was a great guy… He was in Sydney and moved to Melbourne. We played a lot of golf together. Golf and family brought him through [his cancer treatment]. He was a member of the National [Golf Club] and every time he felt better, he went to play. “

Miller’s wife Trish and her family told the news of her death. “It is very sad that we advise Craig to be dead… He is surrounded by family love and he died peacefully. He endured a massive, courageous fight and played golf in a happier place without pain and suffering, ”the press release said.