Jordan Thompson lost only six games in his opening-round win in the US Open 2024 men’s singles competition.
New York, USA, 28 August 2024 | Leigh Rogers
Jordan Thompson has made a commanding start to his US Open 2024 campaign.
The 30-year-old from Sydney scored a 6-1 6-3 6-2 victory against France’s Constant Lestienne in first-round men’s singles action today at Flushing Meadows.
Thompson fired 27 winners, including 11 aces, and committed only 14 unforced errors, compared to world No.111 Lestienne’s 40, to wrap up victory in just under two hours.
It is one of the most comprehensive victories of Thompson’s Grand Slam career and marks the first time he has conceded seven games or less in a US Open singles match.
This continues an incredibly consistent season for Thompson, whose highlights including winning a maiden ATP singles title and making his top-30 debut earlier this month. He has tallied a total of 29 singles wins, including six against top-20 opponents.
Currently sitting at world No.32, he just missed out on earning a seeded position for the first time at a major tournament.
Thompson has also excelled on the doubles court, claiming four titles and contesting his first Grand Slam final at Wimbledon alongside compatriot Max Purcell last month. These efforts have propelled him to a career-high ranking of world No.13.
The in-form Thompson will look to continue his winning ways when he meets seventh seed Hubert Hurkacz in the second round.
The Australian recorded his best Grand Slam singles result at the US Open in 2020, when he progressed to the fourth round.
Aussies in action – US Open
RESULTS
Men’s singles, first round
Jordan Thompson (AUS) d Constant Lestienne (FRA) 6-1 6-3 6-2
Thanasi Kokkinakis (AUS) d [11] Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) 7-6(5) 4-6 6-3 7-5
[WC] Tristan Schoolkate (AUS) d Taro Daniel (JPN) 4-6 4-6 6-4 7-6(6) 6-4
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Women’s singles, first round
[25] Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova d [WC] Taylah Preston (AUS) 6-2 6-0
[Q] Ena Shibahara (JPN) d Daria Saville (AUS) 6-3 4-6 7-6(6)
COMING UP
Men’s singles, first round
[10] Alex de Minaur (AUS) v Marcos Giron (USA)
James Duckworth (AUS) v [31] Flavio Cobolli (ITA)
Chris O’Connell (AUS) v [26] Nicolas Jarry (CHI)
Max Purcell (AUS) v Aleksandar Vukic (AUS)
[Q] Li Tu (AUS) v [3] Carlos Alcaraz (ESP)
Men’s singles, second round
[28] Alexei Popyrin (AUS) v Pedro Martinez…
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