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Brooksby Clinches First ATP Title After Comeback Win Over Tiafoe in Houston

Posted : 07 April 2025

Jenson Brooksby claimed his first ATP title at the US Men's Clay Court Championship with an impressive straight-sets victory over defending champion Frances Tiafoe. Entering the tournament as a wild card from the qualifying rounds, the 24-year-old American overcame the odds to secure a 6-4, 6-2 win in the final.

 

The triumph marked a major personal milestone for Brooksby, who described it as one of his biggest career goals and called the title run the best week of his life.

 

Brooksby’s path to this achievement was marked by significant challenges, including an 18-month suspension in 2023 for missing three drug tests within a year. That ban was later reduced to 13 months after an appeal.

 

In addition to the suspension, Brooksby underwent two wrist surgeries, which further disrupted his career. Ranked 507 in the world prior to the tournament, his victory made him the third-lowest-ranked player to win an ATP title since 1990, a testament to his resilience and determination.

 

Following his return to competition at the Australian Open earlier this year, where he lost in the opening round, Brooksby worked his way back into form. Throughout the Houston event, he showcased mental strength by saving match points in three separate matches.

 

Reflecting on his journey, Brooksby emphasized how past hardships have given him a new outlook on pressure situations, stating that his love for winning and refusal to give up have helped him fight through adversity, both on and off the court.

 

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