Jordan Thompson's most special memory: "I still have to pinch myself.."

Fernando Murciego | 29 Oct 2024 | 15.06

Jordan Thompson and a moment he will never forget. Source: Getty

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At the end of each season, it's nice to review which players have taken a step forward, breaking their ceiling and confirming that they hadn't yet said their last word, at least not the final one. In 2024, Jordan Thompson has become one of those racquets that few fans expected to see doing so well, achieving some goals that hadn't even crossed his mind, challenges that only come once reaching one's thirties. With that maturity, the Australian has been able to gift himself with a dream calendar.

"The season is not over yet, although I admit that my body is feeling that sensation a little stronger every day," noted the Sydney native on the famous podcast The AO Show Weekly. "I believe that, without a doubt, this has been the best year of my career, both individually and in doubles. Adding both circuits, I may have played over a hundred official matches, with more than 50 at the individual level, which required me to spend some days at home to rest well," he recounted some weeks ago, a moment where he took the opportunity to be at home after a year full of work and good news.

At 30 years old, Thompson broke his individual ceiling (#28) this season thanks to the title he won in Los Cabos, his first in his professional career. He also did the same in the doubles discipline (#5) after conquering the US Open with his partner Max Purcell. Jordan's growth has been such that he was even able to perform with some regularity, the only possible formula to touch the top 30, an objective that probably didn't cross his mind twelve months ago. And what was his best result of 2024? You won't find one that matches what happened at the Brisbane ATP 250.

"Of course, Brisbane was the most special moment at the beginning of the year. There I had the opportunity to face one of my idols, Rafael Nadal, also in an important round like the quarterfinals and at home, on a Friday night in Brisbane with the whole crowd in front. That experience was incredible; I know he was coming back from an injury, but beating Rafa is a victory I will remember for the rest of my life. I still have to pinch myself sometimes to think how lucky I am," appreciates the Australian emotionally regarding that triumph against the Spaniard that circled the world.

RENEWED ENERGY FOR THE FINAL STRETCH

Competing these days at the Paris-Bercy Masters 1000, where he defeated Pedro Martínez in the first round yesterday and will face Casper Ruud tonight, the Australian already sees the end of the road close. After his time in France, he still has a few stops in Europe, with his next destination being the ATP Finals, where he will compete in doubles, to wrap up the season representing Australia at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. A great finale after a year full of joys and memorable moments.

"I don't think there is any feeling comparable to winning your first individual title, in my case, it was in Los Cabos," celebrates the oceanic recalling that unexpected triumph that came in February. "To win a title at 29 and reach your best ranking at 30, both in singles and doubles, only demonstrates that no matter how long you've been pursuing what you desire; if you truly want it with all your might, things can come true," concludes Thompson, promising to continue on this journey with humility and daily work.

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