Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jenson Brooksby

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jenson Brooksby made an impact.

Jenson Tyler "J. T." Brooksby is an American professional tennis player known for reaching a career-high ATP singles ranking of No. 33 in June 2022. He achieved a significant milestone by winning his first ATP Tour singles title at the 2025 U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships, marking a notable accomplishment in his professional career. Brooksby continues to compete on the ATP tour.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

August 12, 2018: Won USTA Boys' under-18 national championship

On August 12, 2018, Jenson Brooksby defeated Brandon Nakashima to win the USTA Boys' under-18 national championship, earning him a wild card into the main draw of the US Open.

August 23, 2019: US Open Main Draw Qualification

On August 23, 2019, Jenson Brooksby qualified for the main draw of the US Open, where he defeated Tomáš Berdych in four sets in the first round, marking Berdych's last professional match. However, Brooksby lost in the second round to Nikoloz Basilashvili.

June 14, 2021: Debut in Top 150

On June 14, 2021, Jenson Brooksby made his debut in the top 150, reaching a then career high of world No. 149.

July 19, 2021: New Career High Ranking

On July 19, 2021, Jenson Brooksby reached a new career-high ranking of No. 126 after reaching his first ATP tour final at the 2021 Hall of Fame Open in Newport.

August 9, 2021: Entered Top 100

On August 9, 2021, Jenson Brooksby entered the top 100 for the first time, becoming world No. 99, after his run at the 2021 Citi Open.

October 25, 2021: Career-High Ranking

On October 25, 2021, Jenson Brooksby reached a new career-high ranking of No. 59 after qualifying for the 2021 European Open and reaching the semifinals.

2021: ATP 1000 Debut

In 2021, Jenson Brooksby made his debut at ATP 1000 level at the 2021 National Bank Open but lost in the first round to Nikoloz Basilashvili.

2021: Next Generation ATP Finals Qualification

In 2021, Jenson Brooksby qualified for the 2021 Next Generation ATP Finals but did not play due to injury.

February 2022: Enters Top 50

In February 2022, Jenson Brooksby entered the top 50 for the first time at world No. 45 after making his second ATP final at the 2022 Dallas Open.

May 2022: Career-High Ranking

In May 2022, Jenson Brooksby reached a career-high ranking of No. 34 after a third-round showing at the Masters 1000 in Rome.

June 13, 2022: Career-high ATP singles ranking

On June 13, 2022, Jenson Brooksby achieved his career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 33.

2022: Masters 1000 Fourth Round

In 2022, Jenson Brooksby reached the fourth round of a Masters 1000 for the first time in his career at the 2022 BNP Paribas Open, defeating World No. 5 Stefanos Tsitsipas. He repeated the feat at the 2022 Miami Open.

2022: Atlanta Open

In 2022, Jenson Brooksby, seeded 6th at the Atlanta Open, reached the finals after defeating John Isner and Frances Tiafoe, ultimately losing to Alex de Minaur.

2022: Wimbledon Debut Third Round

In 2022, on his debut, Jenson Brooksby reached the third round of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships for the first time at this Major.

2023: Australian Open Third Round

In 2023, on his debut at the Australian Open, Jenson Brooksby reached the third round defeating second seed and world No. 3 Casper Ruud for his first top-3 win.

July 2025: Return to Top 100

In July 2025, Jenson Brooksby returned to the Top 100 after defeating Tallon Griekspoor at the Wimbledon Championships. Earlier at the 2025 Eastbourne International, Brooksby became the first lucky loser in tournament history to reach the final.

October 2025: Japan Open Semifinals & Top 55 Ranking

In October 2025, Jenson Brooksby reached the semifinals of the Japan Open in Tokyo, and as a result, returned to the top 55 in the singles rankings.

2025: Return at Australian Open

In 2025, Jenson Brooksby made his return at the Australian Open, where he entered using a protected ranking and lost to Taylor Fritz in the first round.

2025: ATP Tour singles title

In 2025, Jenson Brooksby won one ATP Tour singles title at the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships.

2025: U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships Title

In 2025, ranked No. 507, Jenson Brooksby won the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships, becoming the third lowest-ranked champion in ATP history.

2025: BNP Paribas Open

In 2025, ranked No. 937, Jenson Brooksby won his first match since 2023 at the BNP Paribas Open defeating Benjamin Bonzi and then upset 17th seed Félix Auger-Aliassime to reach the third round.