Atlanta
Thompson vs. Nishioka Atlanta ultimate delayed attributable to rain
No play earlier than 10:30 p.m. native time
July 29, 2024
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Rain has suspended the Atlanta Open ultimate within the second set.
By ATP Employees
Rain has delayed the Atlanta Open ultimate for a second time Sunday.
Jordan Thompson and Yoshihito Nishioka had been initially delayed with the Australian main 6-4, 4-5 and simply three factors into the resumption of play, heavy rain started to fall on the ATP 250, requiring the gamers to depart the court docket. Play is scheduled to renew not earlier than 10:30 p.m. native time.
Thompson, who leads 6-4, 4-5, 30/15, will proceed serving when play resumes. The 30-year-old is aiming for his second tour-level title of the season, having additionally gained Los Cabos.
Ought to Thompson win, it might mark his first victory towards Japan’s Nishioka, who leads their Lexus ATP Head2Head sequence 4-0. The Australian would additionally ascend to a brand new career-high No. 29 in Monday’s PIF ATP Rankings.
Nishioka, 28, is trying to find his third tour-level title and first since 2022 Seoul.
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