The final edition of ATP Atlanta has drawn an interesting set of semifinals for fans of tennis to enjoy. Here is your preview of all the action.
Juncheng Shang vs Jordan Thompson
Thompson reached a career high ranking this season and has put together a solid season, he’s aiming to reach his second ATP final of the season after upsetting Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the previous round in a three set battle. Shang leads the h2h 2-1 including a win on hard courts already this year, Shang sits at a career high in the top 100 and will improve further after this result. He won three qualifying matches then upset Ben Shelton and Max Purcell to reach this stage. With Shang playing the best tennis of his career, an upset is in the cards. Shang in 2
Arthur Rinderknech vs Yoshihito Nishioka
Nishioka upset Frances Tiafoe to reach this stage, his record this season is very modest but he is a capable counterpuncher. Rinderknech has played two lucky losers and a qualifier to reach the semis, he has a real shot to reach his maiden ATP final but Nishioka inspires more confidence in terms of form right now. Nishioka in 3
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