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Email Jacob or tweet @JacobSteinberg 8.09am GMTThings are looking ominous for Omar Jasika, who trails 6-3, 5-0 against David Ferrer. The young Australian could do with some of Jordan Thompson’s fighting spirit floating over from Court 2 to Hisense Arena. His compatriot was two sets down against Joao Sousa, but he’s force