Overview

• Thompson reached the final after a grueling victory over Jerry Shang, marking his fourth ATP final appearance.
• Nishioka has dominated their head-to-head, winning five out of six encounters, including all tour-level matches.
• Thompson has shown resilience, winning the longest match in tournament history earlier this week.
• Nishioka's path to the final included victories over higher-ranked opponents and losing only one set.
• Both players emphasize the mental and strategic battle ahead, with Thompson needing to play aggressively due to fatigue.