Kevin Anderson vs Jordan Thompson Prediction and Tips - Anderson backed to advance to 2nd round

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 07 Oct 2021

Ralph Staniforth 07 Oct 2021

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The match will take place at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California
The game is on Friday 8th October 2021
Anderson recently won the 7th ATP title of his career
Thompson has never defeated Anderson
Thompson lost to a low ranked qualifier at the San Diego Open

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Kevin Anderson vs Jordan Thompson Preview & Tips

Kevin Anderson has a good record at the BNP Paribas Open. So despite his average form coming into this match, I'm backing him to get the victory in straight sets.

Kevin Anderson vs Jordan Thompson Preview & Tips
Head To Head
Kevin Anderson's Form
Jordan Thompson's Form
Kevin Anderson vs Jordan Thompson Live Stream FAQ

Kevin Anderson has reached the quarter-final on 3 occasions at the BNP Paribas Open.
Kevin Anderson has won both his previous encounters against Jordan Thompson.
Kevin Anderson has not dropped a set against Jordan Thompson in 2 matches.

Head To Head

Kevin Anderson leads 2-0 against Jordan Thompson in matches played. Additionally, he has never lost a set to Thompson.

Their last meeting was in the round of 16 at the ATP Masters 1000 in Florida. Anderson won 7-5 7-5.

Anderson is currently ranked 69th in the world, and Jordan holds the 76th position.

Kevin Anderson's Form

Kevin Anderson has battled with injuries in the last few years, but he bounced back to winning ways when he claimed his first ATP title of the season on the grass at the Hall Of Fame Open in July.

Since that victory, the big South African has struggled with his form on the hard courts, winning only one first-round match in his last six starts on the surface.

However, the former world number five tends to do well at this tournament, reaching the quarter-finals on three occasions.

Jordan Thompson's Form

Jordan Thompson recently suffered a humiliating defeat to 901 ranked August Holmgren during the qualifying rounds of the San Diego Open. He will still be hurting from that loss, and his confidence will be low.

Before that, the Australian did have some decent form on the hard courts, reaching the quarter-finals at Los Cabos and Atlanta.

Thompson will need to rediscover that form to have a chance against Anderson.

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Verdict

Kevin Anderson v Jordan Thompson

Kevin Anderson's record at this tournament should stand him in good stead. His big serve and power game can overpower Thompson.

Anderson -1.5 Handicap

Handicap

@8/11 - 4 Units

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