Australian Jordan Thompson fights again from the brink of defeat to advance to the singles semifinals at an ATP 250 match in Mexico.
Los Cabos, Mexico, 23 February 2024 | Leigh Rogers
Jordan Thompson has pulled off a exceptional comeback to guide his spot within the singles semifinals at an ATP 250 match at Los Cabos.
The 29-year-old Australian fought again from a 15-40 0-6 1-4 deficit towards American teen Alex Michelsen and saved three match factors earlier than triumphing 0-6 7-6(1) 7-5.
“That’s in all probability top-of-the-line comebacks I’ve ever had in my life,” a proud Thompson declared after the see-sawing two-hour and 39-minute encounter.
“I actually hadn’t been in entrance till 6-5 within the third set. It was a very long time being behind, however I don’t assume anybody would problem my competitiveness.”
Thompson saved three match factors on his serve within the twelfth recreation of the second set.
After managing to carry, the world No.40 then dominated the second-set tiebreak.
Michelsen, who upset Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur within the second spherical, responded by breaking within the opening recreation of the deciding set.
The world No.74 maintained this benefit to construct a 5-3 lead and arrange the chance to serve for victory.
Nonetheless, Thompson dug deep to win 12 of the ultimate 14 factors within the match.
“I by no means stopped preventing,” Thompson stated. “I at all times saved attempting and I finally acquired there.”
It’s the second time this season that Thompson has saved match factors to advance to an ATP semifinal, after recording an identical steely victory towards former world No.1 Rafael Nadal in Brisbane final month.
Thompson’s semifinal opponent is but to be determined. He’ll both face world No.6 Alexander Zverev or fellow Aussie Thanasi Kokkinakis, who’re scheduled to play their quarterfinal later in the present day.
It’s proving every week to recollect for Thompson, who has additionally progressed to the doubles semifinals alongside compatriot Max Purcell.
The fourth seeds scored a 2-6 6-1 [10-4] victory towards Portugal’s Nuno Borges and Swede Andre Goransson within the quarterfinals.
Aussies in motion – Los Cabos
RESULTS
Males’s singles, quarterfinals
[8] Jordan Thompson (AUS) d Alex Michelsen (USA) 0-6 7-6(1) 7-5
Males’s doubles, quarterfinals
[4] Max Purcell (AUS)/Jordan Thompson (AUS) d Nuno Borges (POR)/Andre Goransson (SWE) 2-6 6-1 [10-4]
COMING UP
Males’s singles, quarterfinals
Thanasi Kokkinakis (AUS) v [1] Alexander Zverev (GER)
Males’s singles, semifinals
[8] Jordan Thompson (AUS) v TBC
Males’s doubles, semifinals
[4] Max Purcell (AUS)/Jordan Thompson (AUS) v William Blumberg (USA)/Casper Ruud (NOR)
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