Tennis player Jenson Brooksby has stormed into the ATP Houston Final. The 24-year-old star player has defeated world number 13 Tommy Paul with a scoreline of 7-6 (5), 3-6, 7-6 (6) in a semi-final showdown. The star player has showcased his best form against Paul, as beating this top ATP star wasn't a cup of tea for everyone.
The two players fought extremely hard in the first set, taking this clash into the tiebreaker. However, Brooksby's resilience and breathtaking shots have allowed him to take a lead after winning the first set. However, top-seeded player Tommy Paul staged his stellar comeback in the second set of the game to level up the game.
After that, the duo once again battles into the tiebreaker in the third and final set. Brooksby was seen staging his comeback from the match point to topple his opponent, Paul, to storm into the final showdown.
Jenson Brooksby to face Frances Tiafoe in the summit clash
Meanwhile, Brooksby is now set to face challenging competition in the final thriller. He will be up against former champion Frances Tiafoe as the two ATP stalwarts aim to win the title here. The tennis sensation has stormed to the final showdown after defeating Nakashima with a scoreline of 6-4, 7-6 (3).
Notably, Tiafoe has won the title here in 2023 and will be looking to once again etch his name in the history books. In addition, the 27-year-old tennis player has stormed into the third straight finals, and winning against him would not be easy for Brooksby. However, his dominating run may pose a big threat to Tiafoe in the summit clash.
Watch his winning celebration here:
Brooksby opens up on his semi-final ATP Houston win!
βI'm just really pleased with how I've kept my mental composure here the whole week so far. I think regardless of what happens tomorrow, it's a huge positive for me this week. Huge. Iβm proud of the work I've put in, even last year heading into this year, and how I've responded every week, no matter if it was a worse week or a good week. Just excited for tomorrow,β Brooksby said after the win.
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