ATP Paris Bercy: Rafael Nadal vs Jordan Thompson Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction for Rolex Paris Masters 2020


ATP Paris Bercy: Rafael Nadal vs Jordan Thompson Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction for Rolex Paris Masters 2020
Jordan Thompson, Rafael Nadal

The World No.2 Rafael Nadal will march forward in Paris Masters 2020 to clash against the World No.61 Jordan Thompson. These experienced players will dig deep to garner victory and continue their run for their maiden Masters title in Paris. 

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Match Details:

  • Date: 5th November 2020
  • Tournament: ATP Paris Bercy 2020
  • Match: Rafael Nadal vs Jordan Thompson 
  • Venue: Paris, France
  • Category: ATP 1000
  • Surface: Indoor Hard-Court
  • Prize Money: Approx. €3,151,145

Rafael Nadal vs Jordan Thompson: Match Preview

Rafael Nadal

Nadal has already claimed his 13th Roland Garros title this year. Further, Rafa also won the Mexican Open, after not dropping a single set throughout the week. Moreover, the Spaniard is fresh off his one-thousandth victory. He achieved this milestone after he vanquished Feliciano Lopez in 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-4.

Australia’s Thompson is looking to get his groove back at this tournament. The 26-year-old reached the quarter-final of New York Open. He has faced some early round defeats in Astana Open and Bett1Hulks Championships in the recent past. However, he seems to have gotten his stride back in Paris. Thompson downed the 15th seed, Borna Coric 2-6, 6-4, 6-2. 

Rafael Nadal vs Jordan Thompson: Head-to-Head

Jordan Thompson

The duo of Nadal and Thompson has not clashed before in their careers. Likewise, their head-to-head record stands at 0-0. 

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Today will mark their first meeting. Hence, one of the two will come out with a lead over the other after the conclusion of this match. 

Rafael Nadal vs Jordan Thompson: Match Prediction

Rafael Nadal

The first seed in Paris, Rafa is looking ahead to win his maiden Paris Masters title. Thompson is a worthy competitor who has experience to give the Spaniard a tough fight. However, Nadal is the favourite to win this tournament and is likely of the two to advance to the Round of 8. 

Match Prediction: Rafa defeats Thompson in straight sets. 

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