Aussie ‘animal’ Jordan Thompson rocks tennis with freakish night

The tennis world has had its jaw dropped by Aussie tennis star Jordan Thompson’s 3am feat on a night that won’t be forgotten.

Jordan Thompson has left jaws dropping around the world after the Aussie pulled off an insane feat at the Los Cabos Open on Sunday night.

Thompson broke through for his first career ATP Tour title at the Mexican event — but his night was only just beginning.

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The 29-year-old showed he is a physical freak with three match victories in the space of six hours, adding the Los Cabos doubles title to his trophy room.

After defeating world No. 12 Casper Ruud 7-3 7-6 to claim the singles title, Thompson returned to the court moments later for the doubles semi-final with partner Max Purcell.

Jordan Thompson is a freak.

Thompson and Purcell defeated Ruud and William Blumberg in the semi-final before returning for the final where they defeated Gonzalo Escobar and Aleksandr Nedovyesov 7-6 6-2.

It was almost 3am local time when the Aussie pair reached match point — with Thompson’s night beginning with the singles final at 9pm.

His six hours of power have left tennis commentators stunned.

Former American tennis player and French Open doubles champ Ryan Harrison was reaching for the record book after seeing Thompson’s feat.

“Three matches and two titles in less than six hours. Has this ever been done before?”

Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson celebrating after 3am. Photo: Instagram and Max Purcell.

Australia's Jordan Thompson. Photo by ALFREDO ESTRELLA / AFP.

Harrison went on to write on his Instagram stories while sharing a photo of Thompson holding up the Los Cabos trophy: “Hardest worker. Toughest competitor. Couldn’t be more proud of this guy”.

It has been an extraordinary week for Thompson, who also too out the Dallas Open doubles title with Purcell last week.

On his way to victory in Mexico, Thompson had to upset world No. 6 Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals and was on the brink of losing in the quarter-finals when down 6-0 4-1 before coming back to win in three sets 0-6 7-6 7-5.

It’s easy to see why Thompson is the talk of the tennis world today.

Jordan Thompson, you are frickin animal !!!

Not only he won singles, but doubles title too in Los Cabos 🏆🏆

What a week for him, on a slow hard too pic.twitter.com/cuHE42RwoP

— Tipster TM (@tennismasterr) February 25, 2024

Well done Thommo 👏💪 A hell of a week and reward for a ton of hard work and effort. Congrats to all of your team and especially Marinko. Enjoy mate. Loved the oh so Aussie speech also 😂@jordanthommmo2https://t.co/775CtPHFvG

— Darren Cahill (@darren_cahill) February 25, 2024

🇦🇺Three wins in one day…have you ever seen anything like it ?!

Not a bad day at the office for Jordan Thompson! #LosCabosTennisOpenpic.twitter.com/VMZ88HYpXy

— Christian Montegan (@monte_sports) February 25, 2024

Jordan Thompson with a miraculous run to his first ever singles title

And then he followed that up by playing two doubles matches, so THREE MATCHES IN ONE NIGHT, to win that too

I should’ve put everything I had on them

Just too perfect of a story. Will never be duplicated pic.twitter.com/iEKV2pVvsz

— Dan’s Picks (@danspickz) February 25, 2024

It’s been a long time coming for Thompson, who turned pro in 2013 and has been hovering in the world’s top 100 since 2016.

“It’s been an incredible week,” Thompson, said.

“I spent some serious hours on the court this week, and I want to thank everyone for staying up late last night and throughout the week. The crowd was amazing.

“It’s been a journey. I’m nearly 30 and I’m lifting a trophy; I never thought I would do that.”

He also couldn’t help himself but roast his vanquished rival.

“I just asked Casper if he could speak Spanish and he told me not very well … so I think he’s full of s**t,” Thompson said.

Jordan Thompson celebrates the victory. Photo by ALFREDO ESTRELLA / AFP

Ruud released a video with Rafael Nadal in 2022 where the Spaniard revealed he would return to tennis via an exhibition tournament through South America and the pair spoke in Nadal’s native tongue.

But it was Thompson who left the world in disbelief after almost bowing out in the quarters before coming back to go all the way.

What an absurd tournament from Jordan Thompson.

0-6, 1-4 15-40 down two days ago
Beats Zverev in 3h40 yesterday
Wins the title beating Ruud in the final.

Wow.

— José Morgado (@josemorgado) February 25, 2024

Jordan Thompson won this tournament. pic.twitter.com/bStXjbYaJb

— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) February 25, 2024

Jordan Thompson did it in Los Cabos - improbable and amazing pic.twitter.com/dVK5XNf2SM

— Liv // 🌞 (@eurovisionmate) February 25, 2024

Jordan Thompson is top 20 calibre. Actually if Tsitsipas was top 10 Jordan can definitely get top 10

— Tay 9 (@tay9_afc) February 25, 2024

Jordan Thompson is 29 years of age. He wins his first title in Los Cabos tonight, so well deserved.

He lost the first 9 games against Alex Michelsen early in the tournament and saved 3 match points in that match.

— Tennis Updates (@TennisUpdates24) February 25, 2024

The singles win earns Thompson over $A212,000 but will likely earn the Aussie a whole lot more as he’s set to take a seeding into the French Open.

With just 192 rankings points to defend between now and the start of the Roland Garros tournament, he could be well placed to earn plenty of points at the tournament, even if he can match his best ever run in France and make the third round.

He was absent last year and would gain points. He’ll also earn at least 69,000 euros ($A114,000) for just playing in the first round of the French Open — but it could be more as the 2024 prize money break down hasn’t been released yet.

Originally published as Aussie ‘animal’ Jordan Thompson rocks tennis with freakish night