Australian Tennis Star Thompson Stuns No. 1 Seed Zverev to Reach Los Cabos Open Final

Australian tennis player Jordan Thompson has made a remarkable entry into the final of the prestigious Los Cabos Open after a stunning upset victory against top seed Alexander Zverev in a thrilling three-set battle.

Thompson outlasted the German player, Zverev, in a grueling contest that lasted three hours and 40 minutes, securing a spot in the final round where a prize of AU$1.3 million awaits the winner.

Despite a moment of tension where Thompson let slip five match points in the 12th game of the deciding set, he ultimately clinched the victory with an impressive performance in the tiebreaker, prevailing over the world No.6 in an emphatic 7-6 (7-2) finish.

Reflecting on his hard-fought win, Thompson expressed, It was just a great match. I competed until the end and I really don’t know what to say. I’m pretty tired, he spoke after the enthralling late-night encounter concluded in Los Cabos.

This triumph against Zverev marks the fourth occasion that Thompson has defeated a top-10 ranked opponent as he advances to his third ATP final, setting up a showdown against the talented Norwegian player, Casper Ruud, who secured his final berth by defeating defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Casper Ruud, the fourth seed, delivered a solid performance to claim a 6-4, 7-6 (7-4) victory over the Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas, showcasing his skills by winning all points on his first serve in the opening set before battling through a tense second set that saw him save multiple set points.

It was a really close match, all in all, especially the second set. I was fortunate to save a few set points there and hold him off. I was just a bit lucky, mentioned Ruud, describing the intense encounter that lasted one hour and 49 minutes, where he efficiently handled pressure moments and seized the crucial moments to secure his final spot.