Jordan Thompson of Australia and Yoshihito Nishioka of Japan are set to face off in the ATP Atlanta Open final after securing thrilling three-set victories on Saturday. Thompson displayed impressive resilience, overcoming a tough challenge from Chinese teen qualifier Shang Juncheng with a 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 win. Meanwhile, Nishioka emerged victorious from a close encounter against France’s Arthur Rinderknech, claiming a 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 victory. This marks the second ATP final appearance of the year for Thompson, who is seeking his second title. He previously triumphed at the Los Cabos tournament in February, defeating Casper Ruud in the final. A victory in Atlanta would propel Thompson into the top 30 of the world rankings for the first time. Nishioka, on the other hand, is looking to add to his collection of ATP titles, having previously secured championships at the 2018 Shenzhen Open and the 2022 Korea Open in Seoul. He will be making his sixth career appearance in an ATP final. The two players have met previously on four occasions, with Nishioka emerging victorious in each encounter. The most recent clash occurred last year in Paris. Thompson highlighted the significance of his serve in his semi-final victory, stating, “I served really well. I only was broken one time, held off a couple of games. I felt like my serve really kept me in it.” The final encounter between Thompson and Nishioka promises to be an exciting showdown as both players strive for a coveted title.
Thompson and Nishioka Advance to Atlanta Open Final
