Jenson Brooksby

American Jenson Brooksby caused the second big shock of the Australian Open by knocking out second seed Casper Ruud to reach the third round.

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Jenson Brooksby eliminated No 2 seed Casper Ruud 6-3, 7-5, 6-7 (4), 6-2 in the second round of the Australian Open on Thursday in Rod Laver Arena, ...

After he got broken there by missing a backhand, Brooksby sat down in his changeover seat and yelled at himself: “How?! Brooksby, who made the semifinals at the ASB Classic, where Ruud lost his first match, is ranked 39th and making his Australian Open debut. The biggest problem for Brooksby was closing this one out.

The shock result came 24 hours after defending champion and top seed Rafa Nadal departed.

Jenson Brooksby has eliminated No. 2 seed Casper Ruud in four sets in the second round of the Australian Open.

“I’ve never played in a stadium this packed and with that many people keeping the energy up for me. Shelton, the NCAA champion from the University of Florida participating in just his second Slam, beat qualifier Nicolas Jarry of Chile 7-6 (3), 7-6 (3), 7-5; Paul came back to edge No. The biggest problem for Brooksby was closing this one out. Also a big deal: The progress of U.S. Ruud was the runner-up at the French Open to Nadal last June and at the U.S. None has won a Grand Slam title since Andy Roddick at the 2003 U.S. “I literally have the chills, because the fans here are just incredible,” said Volynets, who reached the third round of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time. That makes this the first Grand Slam tournament since the 2002 Australian Open that the Nos. 1-2 seeds lost before the end of the second round. “Those are the situations you have to handle sometimes in matches, and you’re going to face. Open to Carlos Alcaraz last September. I think the biggest question is: How do you respond?

Australian Open No. 2 seed Casper Ruud has been knocked out of the Australian Open by Jenson Brooksby.

Brooksby remained mentally strong and broke the Ruud serve once again to get into a commanding 3-0 lead. Ruud got his first break of the match in the third game of the second set due to an overcooked backhand from Brooksby. Both players were happy to engage in long rallies from the baseline. Ruud got one break back in the fourth game, but Brooksby responded with his third break of the set. Ruud takes the third 'drama filled' set on a tie-break against Brooksby "I knew it would be a great battle out there.

Jenson Brooksby is ready to push himself mentally and physically when he plays Casper Ruud at the Australian Open.

I was able to have lessons five days a week and he worked hard to get where he is today. Brooksby, who is making his debut in Melbourne, defeated Christopher O’Connell in four sets to reach the second round. 3 [Casper Ruud](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/casper-ruud/rh16/overview) on Thursday at the [Australian Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/australian-open/580/overview), he’ll have to battle if he is to earn his second Top 5 win. I am very motivated seeing those younger guys have the success. “He was able to get me lessons from my coach since I was seven years old. From the age of 12, he began homeschooling and stopped playing other sports, with tennis his primary focus. 1, hiding the face that it was just the seventh tour-level event Brooksby had played in his career. “I think the experiences I had on the Tour last year will really help as long as you learn from them. The American gave a good account of himself against the former World No. So I think that's something that is going to be key. Brooksby’s journey to this moment began 15 years ago. I lost a little bit of that toughness last year from my training.

USA talent Jenson Brooksby secured the best win of his career, defeating second seed Casper Ruud in the Australian Open second round.

It felt as if seasoned tour player Ruud would come over the top of his inexperienced opponent, but Brooksby steadied in the fourth set to comfortably claim it and the match 6-2. The American had three match points at 5-3 in the third set, but was tentative and failed to take advantage, as Ruud rallied to clinch the third set 7-6. His best result in a Grand Slam was a fourth-round result at US Open 2021 - where he lost to Novak Djokovic after taking the first set 6-1.

When the serve off Jenson Brooksby's racquet was returned long by No. 2 seed Casper Ruud in the fourth set, Brooksby raised his arms in triumph, ...

“I’ve never played in a stadium this packed and with that many people keeping the energy up for me. “I told him at the net that the future is ahead of him, definitely. Ruud, a 24-year-old Norwegian who reached the French Open and U.S. “I literally have the chills, because the fans here are just incredible,” said Volynets, who reached the third round of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time. After he got broken there by missing a backhand, Brooksby sat down in his changeover seat and yelled at himself: “How?! The biggest problem for Brooksby was closing this one out. He’s a great player.” Open finals in 2022, raced through the end of that set, but Brooksby righted himself in the fourth, jumping out to a 3-0 lead. 1 Novak Djokovic in their fourth-round encounter](https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamzagoria/2021/09/06/novak-djokovic-stands-three-wins-from-the-grand-slam-after-taking-out-american-jenson-brooksby-at-us-open/?sh=6c98dcb65216) before bowing out in four sets. Wolf, Tommy Paul and Ben Shelton also advanced to the third round with wins on Thursday, while No. When the serve off Jenson Brooksby’s racquet was returned long by No. 16 Frances Tiafoe and No.