Injured Jordan Thompson has been hailed as valiant by his Wimbledon conqueror - but the renowned Australian fighter reckoned he felt like "a bit of a pussy" for retiring during the biggest match of his career.

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Jordan Thompson may be taking a break when he leaves Wimbledon to nurse his battered body back into shape but it could be a while before that happens after the Australian recorded another comeback five-set win.

Injured warrior Jordan Thompson reports he felt better as he broke new ground to reach Wimbledon's second week for the first time.

The ailing Australian warrior has entered uncharted territory as his win over Italy’s Luciano Darderi propelled him into the last 16 at the event for the first time.

Jordan Thompson may have been praised by rival Taylor Fritz for being ‘valiant’ – but he felt the complete opposite. Instead, the Australian went as far as calling himself

As thunder boomed overhead on Court 1, with the sound of heavy rain deafening as Thompson returned to the baseline to serve at deuce, it was immediately apparent the Sydney sider had taken a lunge too far in what had already been a gruelling grand slam.

Perhaps Jordan Thompson deserves a tip of the cap for winning a set-ending point at Wimbledon while clutching his hat after it fell off his head during a serve.