Thompson hits home

AUSTRALIAN Davis Cup player Jordan Thompson has forged his Brisbane International preparation on backbreaking hours at one of the country’s most historically significant home courts.

Thompson trained for a few days in Melbourne early this month with his Davis Cup teammates but was also invited to practise at Tony Roche’s court in Sydney under the shrewd eye of one of the game’s most revered coaches.

“It was awesome for Tony to let me hit at his house. I listen to every word he says to me,’’ said Thompson.