The American Jenson Brooksby caused a surprise in the second round of Indian Wells on Saturday. The world No. 937 reminded everyone of his best moments from a couple of years ago and dispatched world No. 81 Felix Auger-Aliassime.
It wasn’t the only good news for the locals, as they saw their favorite Taylor Fritz, current world No. 4 and 2022 champion, easily defeat Italian Matteo Gigante.
Brooksby makes a statement with stunning win over Auger-Aliassime
Brooksby is on his way to returning to the top after beating world No. 18 Felix Auger-Aliassime, one of the players who started the year with great form, having won two titles and holding a 16-5 record before the tournament. However, the American showed his best tennis to defeat him decisively, 6-4, 6-2.
The former world No. 33 had a 59% first serve, compared to the Canadian’s 58%. However, the differences were in the effectiveness, especially with Brooksby’s near-unbeatable first serve at 79%, while Auger-Aliassime’s was a bit lower at 67%.
The American held onto his serve and saved the only two break points against him, while he capitalized on 3 out of 6 break point opportunities that Auger-Aliassime offered.
At 24, Brooksby is still at a good age to return to his best level. Just a couple of years ago, he was considered one of the biggest talents on the Tour with great potential. However, he received an ITIA sanction for missing three drug tests, leading to an 18-month suspension, which was reduced to 12 months after his appeal.
Match Statistics Brooksby vs. Auger-Aliassime
| Brooksby | VS | Auger-Aliassime |
|---|---|---|
| Service | ||
| 1 | Aces | 2 |
| 3 | Double Faults | 1 |
| 59% (33/56) | 1st Service Percentage | 58% (30/52) |
| 79% (26/33) | 1st Service Points Won | 67% (20/30) |
| 57% (13/23) | 2nd Service Points Won | 55% (12/22) |
| 100% (2/2) | Break Points Saved | 50% (3/6) |
| 100% (9/9) | Service Games | 67% (6/9) |
| Return | ||
| 33% (10/30) | 1st Return Points Won | 21% (7/33) |
| 45% (10/22) | 2nd Return Points Won | 43% (10/23) |
| - | Break Points Saved | - |
| Other | ||
| 1h 29m | Match Duration | 1h 29m |
Fritz marches into third round with commanding win
With no major problems, world No. 4 Taylor Fritz began his Indian Wells campaign with a win over Matteo Gigante (No. 217) by 6-3, 7-5. The 2024 US Open finalist had an impeccable serving day (92%) and overwhelmed the Italian, who came through qualifying.
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The first set was evenly matched for only a short time until Fritz broke in the 6th game. From there, he dominated, especially showing his class in key moments. The American No. 1 took advantage of the Italian’s struggles with his first serve, which was only at 47%.
With this win, Fritz starts his journey in Indian Wells on the right foot and remains the top favorite among Americans. In the third round, he will face Alejandro Tabilo (30th seed), who recently earned his first win of the season against Dusan Lajovic. Fritz leads their head-to-head 3-0, having defeated Tabilo twice in 2024, including in the second round of Indian Wells.
Match Statistics Gigante vs. Fritz
| Gigante | VS | Fritz |
|---|---|---|
| Service | ||
| 2 | Aces | 5 |
| 5 | Double Faults | 1 |
| 47% (27/58) | 1st Service Percentage | 61% (39/64) |
| 74% (20/27) | 1st Service Points Won | 90% (35/39) |
| 48% (15/31) | 2nd Service Points Won | 40% (10/25) |
| 40% (2/5) | Break Points Saved | 83% (5/6) |
| 70% (7/10) | Service Games | 91% (10/11) |
| Return | ||
| 10% (4/39) | 1st Return Points Won | 26% (7/27) |
| 60% (15/25) | 2nd Return Points Won | 52% (16/31) |
| - | Break Points Saved | - |
| Other | ||
| 1h 29m | Match Duration | 1h 29m |
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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