WATCH: Wild card player Jenson Brooksby achieves dream first ATP title in Houston

Tennis star Jenson Brooksby is the ATP Houston 2025 champion. The 24-year-old star player has defeated former champion Frances Tiafoe in the final showdown. Brooksby won the game with a scoreline of 6-4, 6-2 against the second seed and 2023 champion.

Notably, the ATP player who headed to this tournament as a qualifier had already sent shockwaves through the tennis fraternity when he defeated world number 13 and formidable opponent Tommy Paul in the semi-finals. He kept his sublime form and defeated Tiafoe to lift his first title.

He seems to be one of the future stars in the sport, and one might see him reaching the epitome of the level in the forthcoming tournaments. This magnificent win must have bolstered his confidence. In addition, this title win will bolster his PIF ATP rankings.

Jenson Brooksy's winning moment captured fans' hearts!

The American stalwart was full of emotions when he clinched the trophy. The ATP Houston crowd stood up from their chairs to showcase their respect and admiration for him. He shared a heartwarming embrace with Frances Tiafoe before handshaking with the chair umpire. He then went on to wave towards the fans who were clicking his winning pictures.

Watch his winning celebration here:

Lift it up, Jenson Brooksby 🏆

You've earned it 👏#USClay pic.twitter.com/bZ6LmBDoNm

— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) April 6, 2025

🎾 Saves match point in first round of qualifying
🎾 Saves 3 match points in second round
🎾 Saves match point in semifinals
🎾 Wins first ATP Tour title

What a week for Jenson Brooksby! #USClay pic.twitter.com/qKBAraoWXx

— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) April 6, 2025

Jenson Brooksby acknowledged his team's support after the title win

Meanwhile, the star player has reflected on his stellar win. Booksby has thanked his team, who had supported him immensely in his highs and lows. The 24-year-old star player recalled how much his team has supported him since Qualifying first round, and he was thrilled to be back in Texas.

"Thank you to my team. All the way from qualifying, match point down. That's pretty intense, so thanks for sticking with it, every match, every day here for me. The support has been amazing since Round 1 of qualifying. Thank you, everybody. I've loved the support here and it's great to be back in Texas," Brooksby said during the trophy ceremony.