Jordan Thompson recorded his second victory over a top-15 opponent this week by beating Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-3 to succeed in the semifinals on the grass-court Queen’s Membership event on Friday.
The 30-year-old Australian capitalized on Fritz’s unforced errors at key moments to notch a profession first: three tour-level semifinals in a single season.
Thompson, ranked No. 43, got here into the event having not gained a tour-level match since April. He beat No. 15 Holger Rune in three units and superior when Andy Murray retired injured from their second-round match earlier than eliminating No. 12 Fritz.
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“To come back by means of to the semis is actually pleasing, particularly as I’ve had a tough run recently, so glad to show it round on the grass,” Thompson mentioned in an on-court interview.
It’s Thompson’s first semifinal on the 500-level.
“It simply goes to indicate for those who stick at it lengthy sufficient you possibly can maintain enhancing irrespective of how previous you’re,” he mentioned. “I really feel like I’m getting higher.”
Thompson will subsequent face Lorenzo Musetti or British wild-card entry Billy Harris.