Jenson Brooksby is one of the most interesting upcoming players on the ATP Tour. However, he still needs to learn how to cope with his emotions when when competing.
The American player is at the center of a nasty controversy after throwing his racket in frustration, almost hitting a ball boy when facing Federico Coria at the Miami Open. This was just the last episode of a worrying trend that is getting stronger and stronger for players who are seriously risking hurting people with their tantrums.
Many have the opinion that Jenson had to default. However, he was given just a penalty point and eventually he won the match in 3 sets. Brooksby was given just a $15,000 fine.
The Apology
Jenson eventually apologized for his behavior during an interview with the Tennis Channel.
Brooksby in Miami, ranking, and results in 2022
WWWWWWWLLW At the moment ranked no.39 (career-high), Brooksby has a composed 10-4 match record in 2022. Brooksby is now having a run in Miami where he overcame Federico Coria 3-6 6-2 6-3.
Jenson Brooksby will take on the world no.20 Nikoloz Basilashvili in the 2nd round on Saturday at 6:30 pm on COURT 1. Their actual record is 2-0 for Basilashvili.
The American was the runner-up in Dallas (Dallas Open).
Nikoloz Basilashvili in 2022
LLLLLWWLWW Currently the world no.20, Nikoloz played his last match on the 14th of March when he lost to world no.12 Cameron Norrie 3-6 6-3 6-1 in the 3rd round in Indian Wells (draw).
Currently, during this year Nikoloz owns a compiled 3-9 match record. Nikoloz Basilashvili’s most significant result of this year was getting to the final in Doha.
Jenson Brooksby and Nikoloz Basilashvili squared off just twice. Their head to head is 2-0 for Basilashvili. The last time they squared off, Nikoloz Basilashvili won 2-6 6-0 6-4 in the 1st round in Toronto (Rogers Cup) in August 2021.
