Jordan Thompson records a career-first top-10 win at Grand Slam level, beating Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz in the second round.
New York, USA, 30 August 2024 | Leigh Rogers
Jordan Thompson has recorded the biggest win of his Grand Slam career at US Open 2024.
The 30-year-old from Sydney upset world No.7 Hubert Hurkacz in second-round men’s singles action today at Flushing Meadows, running out a 7-6(2) 6-1 7-5 victor against the big-serving Pole.
This is Thompson’s first top-10 victory at a major tournament.
In a confident display, Thompson struck 13 aces and compiled 36 winners in total across the two-hour and 23-minute encounter.
The world No.32, who had lost all six of his previous encounters with a top-10 player at Grand Slam level, also committed only 17 unforced errors, half of his higher-ranked opponent’s 34.
Thompson proved clutch under pressure as well, saving a set point with a forehand winner late in the third set. From there, he won 10 of the next 14 points to regain momentum and close out an impressive victory.
Thompson next faces 30th seed Matteo Arnaldi, who played a starring role in Italy’s Davis Cup final victory against Australia late last season.
The chance to advance to the fourth round at a Grand Slam for a second time – and for the first time since his career-best run at the US Open in 2020 – is the reward on offer for Thompson.
Aussies in action – US Open
RESULTS
Men’s singles, second round
Jordan Thompson (AUS) d [7] Hubert Hurkacz (POL) 7-6(2) 6-1 7-5
Chris O’Connell (AUS) d [Q] Mattia Bellucci (ITA) 6-3 6-4 3-6 6-3
> READ: O’Connell sets up showdown with world No.1 at US Open 2024
COMING UP
Men’s singles, second round
[10] Alex de Minaur (AUS) v [Q] Otto Virtanen (FIN)
Max Purcell (AUS) v [14] Tommy Paul (USA)
Thanasi Kokkinakis (AUS) v Nuno Borges (POR)
[WC] Tristan Schoolkate (AUS) v Jakub Mensik (CZE)
Men’s singles, third round
[28] Alexei Popyrin (AUS) v [2] Novak Djokovic (SRB)
Chris O’Connell (AUS) v [1] Jannik Sinner (ITA)
Jordan Thompson (AUS) v [30] Matteo Arnaldi (ITA)
> VIEW: US Open 2024 men’s singles draw
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