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 whose highest ATP singles ranking reached No. 33 on June 13, 2022. He is notable for winning the singles title at the 2025 U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1990: Lowest-Ranked Finalist Since 1990

In 2025, Jenson Brooksby became the lowest-ranked player to reach a final on clay since the ATP Tour inception in 1990.

2002: Youngest American to Reach US Open Fourth Round

In 2021, Jenson Brooksby reached the fourth round of the US Open. He became the youngest American to reach the US Open fourth round since Andy Roddick did so in 2002.

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

On August 12, 2018, Jenson Brooksby won the USTA Boys' under-18 national championship after defeating Brandon Nakashima. This victory earned him a wild card into the main draw of the US Open.

August 23, 2019: US Open Main Draw Qualification and First Round Win

On August 23, 2019, Jenson Brooksby qualified for the main draw of the US Open and defeated Tomáš Berdych in the first round.

2019: 2019 Champion

In 2022, Jenson Brooksby lost to Alex de Minaur who was the 2019 Atlanta Open Champion.

June 14, 2021: Top 150 Debut

On June 14, 2021, Jenson Brooksby made his debut in the top 150, reaching a 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: Enters Top 100

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

October 25, 2021: New 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 Level Debut

In 2021, Jenson Brooksby made his debut at ATP 1000 level at the 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 Next Generation ATP Finals but did not play due to injury.

February 2022: Top 50 Ranking

In February 2022, Jenson Brooksby moved into 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 2022: Career-High ATP Singles Ranking

In June 2022, Jenson Brooksby achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 33.

2022: Wimbledon Championships Debut

In 2022, Jenson Brooksby made his debut at the Wimbledon Championships, reaching the third round.

2022: Masters 1000 Fourth Round

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

2022: Atlanta Open Run

In 2022, Jenson Brooksby, seeded 6th at the Atlanta Open, reached the finals, ultimately losing to Alex de Minaur.

2022: Quarterfinal Since 2022

Ranked No. 507 at the 2025 U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships, using a qualifying wildcard, Brooksby qualified for the main draw and defeated third seed Alejandro Tabilo in three sets, saving three match points, to reach his first quarterfinal since 2022 and first on clay.

2023: Australian Open Third Round

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

2023: Last Match Since 2023

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

April 2025: First ATP Title

In April 2025, Jenson Brooksby, ranked No. 507, won his first ATP title at the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships, defeating Frances Tiafoe in straight sets.

2025: Eastbourne International Final

In 2025, Jenson Brooksby became the first lucky loser to reach the final in the history of the Eastbourne International tournament.

2025: Return to Tennis at Australian Open

In 2025, Jenson Brooksby returned to tennis at the Australian Open, entering using a protected ranking. He lost in the first round to Taylor Fritz.

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: BNP Paribas Open

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