Jordan Thompson of Australia needs to beat world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz if he wants to keep going in the Cincinnati Open of the ATP. Thompson defeated American John Isner on Monday in two tiebreaks to win 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (7-2) after qualifying for the tournament.
The 20-year-old Spaniard continues his preparations to defend his 2022 US Open championship, and Thompson will face Alcaraz in the round of 32. This will be the first time the two players have faced each other in the context of competition.
Thompson in Cincinnati, ranking, and results in 2023
Ranked no.55, Jordan achieved a compiled 37-20 record in 2023. Thompson is playing in Cincinnati where he conquered the world no.84 Alexandre Muller 6-4 6-72 6-4, the world no.86 Marc-Andrea Huesler 6-3 6-4 and the world no.106 John Isner 7-65 7-62.
will take on the world no.1 Carlos Alcaraz in the 2nd round on Tuesday at 8:30 pm on CENTER COURT. They have never played each other as of now on the main tour.Jordan conquered 2 titles in 2023 in the Rome Challenger and the Gwangju Challenger. The Australian was the runner-up in Hertogenbosch (‘s).
Thompson is scheduled to compete next at the U.S. Open (U.S. Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of August.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2023
Ranked no.1, the Spaniard played his last match on the 11th of August when he was overcome by world no.13 Tommy Paul 6-3 4-6 6-3 in the quarter in Toronto (draw).
During this season the Spaniard has a compiled 49-5 match record. Carlos has won 6 titles in 2023 in Buenos Aires, Indian Wells, Barcelona, Madrid, London and Wimbledon. The Spaniard got to the final in Rio de Janeiro.
Alcaraz is scheduled to compete next at the U.S. Open (U.S. Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of August.
Jordan Thompson and Carlos Alcaraz have never faced off.
Jordan Thompson and Carlos Alcaraz |
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