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Despite going down in the third round of the US Open, it was a week of encouragement and reward for John Millman - and it's not over yet.

New York, NY, USA, 3 September 2017 | Darren Walton (AAP)

John Millman has turned his attention to doubles and adding to the biggest pay day of his career after bowing out of the US Open singles in New York.

Australia’s last man standing went down 7-5 6-2 6-4 to tough German Philipp Kohlschreiber, but can look forward to a cheque for at least $US166,500 ($A210,000) for his run to the third round at Flushing Meadows for the first time.

The 28-year-old will also soar some 60 places in the rankings to around 180th in the world as he continues his comeback from groin surgery.

After undergoing two shoulder reconstruction surgeries, John Millman is enjoying his time back in the US Open sunshine.

Flushing Meadow - Corona Park, Flushing, NY 11368, United States, 2 September 2017 | AAP

The slower courts may not be helping Roger Federer, but John Millman is cashing in as the last Australian standing at the US Open as he bids to set up a dream showdown with the great Swiss.

After a trip to tennis hell and back, Millman takes on unseeded German Philipp Kohlschreiber on Sunday morning for a place in the last 16 at a grand slam for the first time.

Victory over the world No.37 and a 13th win for Federer in as many meetings with Feliciano Lopez will guarantee Millman a centre-court shot at the 19-times grand slam champion.