In a breathtaking return to the spotlight, Jenson Brooksby won his first ATP title at the US Court Championships 2025 in Houston and defeated Frances Tiafoe in the final with 6: 4, 6: 2. Was, came to the tournament in 507 and fought through qualifying before giving a dream run through the draw.
Brooksby’s title was almost remarkable. He saved a game point in his opening round of qualification against Federico Gomez and then saved three games against Alejandro Tabilo and another game in the semi -finals against Paul in the second round.
Brooksby was the first qualification game that the US championships of the US men won since No. 352 Fernando Gonzalez in 2000 (when the event took place in Orlando). He also became the third most levy ATP tour champion since 1990, which in 2024 in Hangzhou, China, and in 1998 in Adelaide No. 777 Marin Cilic in Hangzhou, China and No. 550 Lleyton Hewitt.
In the championship game against Tiafoe, the world No. 17, which the last two finals played in Houston, won in the title in 2023, won Brooksby, won 16 of the first 19 points and quickly led a 4-0 lead. Tiafoe cramped 4: 4, but Brooksby kept his nerve and took the opening set 6-4.
The second set remained early, but Brooksby’s consistency and shot delivery overwhelmed Tiafoe down the route. He broke twice to close the match and claim the title in straight sets. He ended a 71% percentage for the first company and in the second set was not exposed to a single break point-a impressive status when he looks at tiache strength and variety to sound.
After three earlier ATP finals without a win, this victory marks an important turning point for Brooksby. With the victory, he predicted that he rocks over 300 places in the ranking to No. 172 and sees himself again as one that can watch this season on tour.
