Atlanta
Thompson vs. Nishioka Atlanta final delayed due to rain
No play before 10:30 p.m. local time
July 29, 2024
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Rain has suspended the Atlanta Open final in the second set.
By ATP Staff
Rain has delayed the Atlanta Open final for a second time Sunday.
Jordan Thompson and Yoshihito Nishioka were initially delayed with the Australian leading 6-4, 4-5 and just three points into the resumption of play, heavy rain began to fall at the ATP 250, requiring the players to leave the court. Play is scheduled to resume not before 10:30 p.m. local time.
Thompson, who leads 6-4, 4-5, 30/15, will continue serving when play resumes. The 30-year-old is aiming for his second tour-level title of the season, having also won Los Cabos.
Should Thompson win, it would mark his first victory against Japan’s Nishioka, who leads their Lexus ATP Head2Head series 4-0. The Australian would also ascend to a new career-high No. 29 in Monday’s PIF ATP Rankings.
Nishioka, 28, is searching for his third tour-level title and first since 2022 Seoul.
