Australian tennis player Jordan Thompson made a remarkable start to the ATP 500 event in Tokyo by securing a significant upset victory over world No.9, Alexander Zverev. This win marked Thompson’s third top-10 victory in his career and his first-ever triumph against Zverev, who is considered one of the top players in men’s tennis.
Thompson’s impressive performance saw him claim the match 6-3, 6-4, showcasing both resilience and an unpredictable playing style. He saved four out of five break points, a testament to his tenacity on the court. Thompson admitted that he faced a challenging start, having to fight off break points in the first game, but he eventually found his rhythm and maintained control over the match.
This victory comes as a significant achievement for Thompson, who has experienced injury-related setbacks in recent tournaments. He was forced to retire from both the US Open and the Chengdu event due to injuries. However, his performance in Tokyo demonstrated no signs of physical issues, and he looks forward to the next round where he will face either American Ben Shelton or local qualifier Taro Daniel.
Reflecting on his win, Thompson expressed his determination when facing top-ranked opponents, stating, “I get on the court with these guys, I got to believe that I can win. I enjoy the challenge.”
Jordan Thompson’s triumph in Tokyo is a testament to his skill, resilience, and ability to compete at the highest level of professional tennis. It showcases his potential to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of men’s tennis.
Thompson in Tokyo, ranking, and results in 2023
Now ranked no.60, Jordan has achieved a compiled 40-24 record in 2023. The Australian is playing in Tokyo where he managed to beat the world no.9 Alexander Zverev 6-3 6-4.
Jordan clinched 2 titles in 2023 in the Rome Challenger and the Gwangju Challenger. Jordan got to the final in Hertogenbosch (‘s).
He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters) after Vienna. The main draw will start on the 23rd of October.
Alexander Zverev in 2023
WWWWWWWWLW Ranked world no.9, the German played his last match on the 16th of October when he lost to world no.60 Jordan Thompson 6-3 6-4 in the 1st round in Tokyo (draw).
This season the German has a compiled 49-24 match record. Zverev clinched 2 titles in 2023 in Hamburg and Chengdu.
He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters) after Vienna. The main draw will start on the 23rd of October.
Jordan Thompson and Alexander Zverev faced off just twice. Their head to head is 1-1. Previously, the last time they fought against each other, Jordan Thompson won 6-3 6-4 in the 1st round in Tokyo (Rakuten Japan Open) on the 16th of October 2023.
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