Brisbane International 2023: Rafael Nadal vs. Jordan Thompson Live Stream, Preview, Prediction and Head-to-Head

Nadal and Thompson have played two matches against each other so far.

Brisbane International 2023: Rafael Nadal vs. Jordan Thompson Live Stream, Preview, Prediction and Head-to-Head

Rafael Nadal (L), Jordan Thompson (R) (Sources: ABC/X)

The 2024 Brisbane International kicked off on December 29, 2023, and its men’s singles ATP 250 event has so far turned out to be extremely exciting. Rafael Nadal, who finally made his comeback to the court in this tournament, has qualified for the quarterfinals alongside Roman Safiullin, Matteo Arnaldi, Holger Rune, James Duckworth, Rinky Hijikata, Grigor Dimitrov and Jordan Thompson. The Spaniard will face Australia’s Jordan Thompson in the quarterfinal round on Friday. 

Rafael Nadal vs. Jordan Thompson: Match Details

  • Tournament: Brisbane International 
  • Match: Rafael Nadal vs. Jordan Thompson 
  • Date: 5th January, 2023
  • Time: 5:00 AM (ET)
  • Venue: Brisbane, Australia
  • Round: Quarter Final 
  • Surface: Hard Court
  • Prize Money: $220,000

Rafael Nadal vs. Jordan Thompson: Match Preview

Nadal, who is making his comeback in this tournament after missing out on the entire 2023 season due to a hip injury that he suffered during the 2023 Australian Open, has looked extremely sharp so far in the Brisbane International. He won his first two matches in the tournament with absolute ease, both in straight sets. The Spaniard defeated Dominic Thiem 7-6, 6-1 in the first round and Jason Kubler 6-1, 6-2 in the second round. 

Jordan Thompson had a comparatively easier route to the quarterfinals. He defeated Aleksandar Vukic in the first round of the tournament while seeded player Ugo Humbert, his second-round opponent, walked over, which gave the Australian a direct opportunity to face Nadal in the next round. 

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Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal (Source: ESPN)

Rafael Nadal vs. Jordan Thompson: Match Prediction 

Nadal and Thompson have played two matches against each other so far, and both of those matches were won by the Spaniard. The Australian has never been able to defeat the 22-time Grand Slam champion so far and he would have to defy the odds to do it now in the quarterfinal of the 2024 Brisbane International. 

Jordan Thompson
Jordan Thompson (Source: News.com.au)

They first met in 2020 at the 2020 Paris Masters and then at the 2022 French Open. On both occasions, Nadal defeated Thompson in straight sets. Although he is coming out of an injury, he has seemed to be in fine form in the first two matches, which hints that the result of the upcoming match between him and Thompson will be the same. 

Prediction: Nadal wins in two sets. 

Rafael Nadal vs. Jordan Thompson: Match Telecast 

  • Asia – belN Southeast Asia
  • India – Tennis TV
  • Australia – belN SPORTS Australia
  • Canada – TSN
  • China – MIGU
  • France – Eurosports France
  • Spain – Telefonica
  • United Kingdom – Sky UK
  • United States – Tennis Channel
  • Germany – Sky Deutschland

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