It means Thompson will play in the fourth round of the US Open for the first time since 2020.
“It was a great match from me. Third round is pressure, but I haven’t been there too often in my career,” Thompson said on court after the win.
“Up two sets to love and down a break I fought back, and I was getting a little agitated there [in the third set], but I think that’s pretty normal. I dealt with it pretty well and came out on top. It’s really pleasing under the lights at the US Open on a Saturday night.”
At 30 years old, Thompson is in career-best form, with consistent performances in 2024, including his maiden title win in Los Cabos, Mexico earlier this year.
“I think so, it’s hard to argue [in best form], first title, 30 years old, I was 29 when I won it, but I feel like I’m getting better as I get older. Hopefully, my body holds up, but it’s definitely the best that I’ve been playing in my career, and results and ranking have shown that.”
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Thompson will be back on court tomorrow for his third round doubles match with Australian Max Purcell, against Portugese duo Nuno Borges and Francisco Cabral.
“It’s unreal, he’s a great mate of mine [Purcell], and I really appreciate the support,” Thompson said after Purcell watched his win against Arnaldi.
“We’ve been playing doubles for a couple of years now, I feel like we pull out of every second event, but he’s always there for me, and every chance he gets he’s always at my matches and I really appreciate it.”
Despite having to play each other, de Minaur said it was great to have three Australian men this deep in the tournament.
“It’s so good for Australian tennis to show what we’re capable of,” de Minaur said.
“Alexei, putting on a show last night, beating Novak [Djokovic], Jordan playing some incredible tennis, it’s a pity that we’ve got to play each other, and I just need to say that we’re all from Sydney, so there’s something special out there.”
De Minaur and Thompson will play on Tuesday morning. Popyrin faces American Frances Tiafoe in the fourth round at 9am AEST on Monday.
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