Jordan Thompson upset Rafael Nadal 5–7, 7–6, 6–3 in the Brisbane ATP 250 quarter-final on hard court on 5 January 2024. Thompson, a significant underdog at 6.62 odds against Nadal's 1.18 favourite status, secured an unlikely victory in a match that went the distance. After dropping the opening set, Thompson recovered to win a tight second set via tiebreak before dominating the decider to advance. The result represents a notable upset and marks a significant scalp for Thompson, who will face a seeded opponent or fellow qualifier in the semi-final.