Jordan Thompson (tennis) facts for kids
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Thompson at the 2021 French Open
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| Country (sports) |  Australia |
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| Residence | Sydney, Australia |
| Born | 20 April 1994 Sydney, Australia |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Turned pro | 2013 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Coach | Marinko Matosevic |
| Prize money | US $8,043,810 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 143–161 (47.04% in ATP World Tour and Grand Slam main draw matches, and in Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 26 (4 November 2024) |
| Current ranking | No. 27 (6 January 2025) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2017, 2019, 2020, 2024, 2025) |
| French Open | 3R (2019) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (2021) |
| US Open | 4R (2020, 2024) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | 1R (2016) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 104–69 (60.12% in ATP World Tour and Grand Slam main draw matches, and in Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 7 |
| Highest ranking | No. 3 (18 November 2024) |
| Current ranking | No. 3 (18 November 2024) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2014, 2023, 2024) |
| French Open | 3R (2017, 2024) |
| Wimbledon | F (2024) |
| US Open | W (2024) |
| Other doubles tournaments | |
| Tour Finals | SF (2024) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | F (2022) Record: 10–6 (62.5%) |
Jordan Thompson (born April 20, 1994) is an Australian professional tennis player. He has achieved impressive rankings, reaching world No. 26 in singles and No. 3 in doubles. Jordan has won one singles title and seven doubles titles on the ATP Tour, which is the highest level of professional tennis. He is currently one of Australia's top players in both singles and doubles.
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About Jordan Thompson
Early Life and Interests
Jordan Thompson was born in Sydney, Australia. Growing up, he loved both tennis and rugby league. He is a big fan of the Wests Tigers team in the National Rugby League. Jordan looks up to Australian tennis legend Lleyton Hewitt. After playing in the 2016 Summer Olympics, he got a tattoo of the Australian coat of arms and Olympic rings on his arm. Jordan's motto is simple: "hard work always pays off."
Junior Tennis Career
Jordan had a great junior career. A big moment was at the 2012 US Open. He teamed up with fellow Australian Nick Kyrgios and they made it all the way to the doubles final. Jordan reached a high junior ranking of No. 18 in the world in October 2012. He had a strong record of 82 wins and 38 losses in singles matches during his junior years.
Jordan's Professional Tennis Journey
Starting Out (2013-2015)
Jordan Thompson turned professional in 2013. He played his first professional match at the Apia International Sydney and later won his first pro match at the Australian Open qualifying. He spent most of these early years playing in smaller tournaments called Futures events, where he won two titles.
In 2014, Jordan made his first appearance in a major tournament, known as a Grand Slam, at the 2014 Australian Open. He even beat a top 50 player, Juan Mónaco, which was a big achievement for him. He also reached his first Challenger final, which is a step up from Futures tournaments. By the end of 2015, Jordan had broken into the world's top 200 players.
Breaking Through (2016-2017)
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In 2016, Jordan started to climb the rankings. He won his first ATP Challenger Tour title in France. Then, in May, he won his biggest title yet at the Kunming Open, which helped him enter the top 100 players in the world for the first time! He also won his first Grand Slam main draw match at the 2016 French Open.
The year 2017 was also exciting. At the 2017 Brisbane International, Jordan reached his first ATP World Tour quarterfinal. He also won his first ATP doubles title there, teaming up with Thanasi Kokkinakis. A huge moment came at the Queen's Club Championships when he surprised everyone by defeating the world No. 1 player, Andy Murray. This was Jordan's first win against a top ten player.
Challenger Success and ATP Finals (2018-2021)
In 2018, Jordan played mostly on the Challenger Tour again. He reached eight Challenger finals that year and won three of them, showing his consistent hard work.
In 2019, Jordan reached his first ATP singles final at the 2019 Libéma Open. This achievement helped him enter the top 50 players in the world. He continued to improve, reaching a career-high ranking of World No. 43.
At the 2020 US Open, Jordan had his best Grand Slam singles result so far, reaching the fourth round. In 2021, he made it to the third round of Wimbledon for the first time, beating a top 20 player, Casper Ruud.
Recent Highlights (2022-2024)
Jordan continued to find success, especially on grass courts. In 2022, he won his first Challenger title since 2018 at the 2022 Surbiton Trophy. He also reached another Challenger final the following week.
In 2023, Jordan had another big win, defeating world No. 3 Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Indian Wells Open. This was his second win against a top 10 player. He also won his second ATP doubles title in Houston with Max Purcell. He reached another singles final on grass at the 2023 Libéma Open.
The year 2024 has been a standout for Jordan.
- At the 2024 Brisbane International, he had an amazing match against former world No. 1 Rafael Nadal, saving three match points to win!
- He won his third and fourth doubles titles with Max Purcell at the 2024 Dallas Open and 2024 U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships.
- Jordan won his first ATP singles title at the 2024 Los Cabos Open. He beat top seed Alexander Zverev in a very long semifinal match, then defeated Casper Ruud in the final. He also won the doubles title at Los Cabos with Max Purcell, playing two doubles matches and the singles final on the same day!
- He and Sebastian Korda won their first Masters 1000 doubles title at the Madrid Open. This made Jordan the first Australian man to win a title in Madrid.
- Jordan reached his first Grand Slam final in doubles at Wimbledon with Max Purcell, though they finished as runners-up.
- He then won his first Grand Slam trophy at the US Open in men's doubles, again with Max Purcell! In singles at the same tournament, he reached the fourth round for the second time in his career, beating world No. 7 Hubert Hurkacz.
- He also reached his first singles Masters 1000 quarterfinal at the Paris Masters.
Jordan Thompson's career shows how hard work and determination can lead to great success in professional tennis.
Significant Achievements
Grand Slam Doubles Finals
Jordan has played in two Grand Slam doubles finals, winning one:
- 2024 Wimbledon Championships: Runner-up with Max Purcell.
- 2024 US Open: Champion with Max Purcell.
Masters 1000 Doubles Finals
He has won one Masters 1000 doubles title:
- 2024 Madrid Open: Champion with Sebastian Korda.
ATP Tour Singles Finals
Jordan has reached four ATP Tour singles finals, winning one:
- 2019 Libéma Open: Runner-up.
- 2023 Libéma Open: Runner-up.
- 2024 Los Cabos Open: Champion.
- 2024 Atlanta Open: Runner-up.
ATP Tour Doubles Titles
Jordan has won seven ATP Tour doubles titles:
- 2017 Brisbane International (with Thanasi Kokkinakis)
- 2023 U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships (with Max Purcell)
- 2024 Dallas Open (with Max Purcell)
- 2024 Los Cabos Open (with Max Purcell)
- 2024 U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships (with Max Purcell)
- 2024 Mutua Madrid Open (with Sebastian Korda)
- 2024 US Open (with Max Purcell)
Davis Cup Finals
Jordan has been part of the Australian team that reached the Davis Cup finals twice:
- 2022 Davis Cup: Runner-up with the Australian team.
- 2023 Davis Cup: Runner-up with the Australian team.
Wins Over Top 10 Players
Jordan has beaten 7 players who were ranked in the top 10 at the time of their match. These big wins show his ability to compete with the very best.
- 2017: Beat Andy Murray (World No. 1) at Queen's Club Championships.
- 2023: Beat Stefanos Tsitsipas (World No. 3) at Indian Wells Open.
- 2023: Beat Alexander Zverev (World No. 9) at Japan Open.
- 2024: Beat Alexander Zverev (World No. 6) at Los Cabos Open.
- 2024: Beat Hubert Hurkacz (World No. 7) at US Open.
- 2024: Beat Casper Ruud (World No. 9) at Japan Open.
- 2024: Beat Casper Ruud (World No. 8) at Paris Masters.
Images for kids
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Thompson at the 2016 Wimbledon Championships
