Jenson Brooksby had been missing in action for two years due to a left wrist injury that required surgery in March 2023. Brooksby brought his “A” game to the Fayez Sarofim & Co. Championship. He took out the top two seeds, who were fellow Americans, on his way to the title. Brooksby won his first singles ATP title after about a two-year layoff by defeating Frances Tiafoe 6-4, 6-2 in the final. What is even more impressive, Brooksby had to get through the qualifying rounds to get to the main draw. He is currently ranked one hundred and seventy-two, up from five hundred and seven (507).

Jenson Brooksby Missing Almost Two Years

Jenson Brooksby last played in January 2023 at the Australian Open before he was sidelined by injury. He returned to professional tennis in January 2025, losing in the first round of the Australian Open to fellow American, Taylor Fritz. You may remember Brooksby, he has a funky style of play, a style that rattles his opponents. I will be keeping an eye on this guy because he was inspired by “the mentality and consistency of Rafael Nadal.” Keep in mind, Brooksby was on his way up before his injury and had gotten to a career high of thirty-three in June 2022. I am curious to see how high this young player will get.

Top Hundred ATP & WTA Ranking Changes

ATP & WTA Top Ten Ranking Changes

ATP: there were a few changes in the top ten. Jack Draper and Casper Ruud traded places to #6 and #7, respectively. The top four players are currently still: [1] Jannik Sinner; [2] Alexander Zverev; [3] Carlos Alcaraz; and [4] Taylor Fritz.

WTA: there were some changes in the top ten. Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff traded places to #3 and #4, respectively. The top four players currently are: [1] Aryna Sabalenka; [2] Iga Swiatek; [3] Jessica Pegula; and [4] Coco Gauff.

There are three American women in the top ten: Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff, and [5] Madison Keys.

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