Jenson Brooksby vs Tommy Paul — Houston Semi-final
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Brooksby J.Jenson Brooksby defeated Tommy Paul 7-6 3-6 7-6 in the Houston semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Tommy Paul came in ranked #25, leading the head-to-head 4–0. Jenson Brooksby claimed a first win over Tommy Paul in five meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 4–1.
Key context
- Match story: Jenson Brooksby closed it out in three sets, 7–6 3–6 7–6.
Head to head
0–4| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-09 | Dallas | R32 | hard | Tommy Paul | 4-6 6-4 7-6(4) |
| 2025-02-03 | Dallas | R32 | hard | Tommy Paul | 6-7(6) 6-3 6-4 |
| 2023-01-16 | Australian Open | R32 | hard | Tommy Paul | 6-1 6-4 6-3 |
| 2022-08-15 | Cincinnati Masters | R64 | hard | Tommy Paul | 6-3 6-2 |
Serve vs return
This seasonEach player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Serve & return on clay
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the clay field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (62 vs 66). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Umpiry Score
Pre-matchThe Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.
Freshness
Recent loadBrooksby J.: 8 days rest · 3 matches (14d) · Paul T.: 8 days rest · 3 matches (14d). Higher means fresher. About