Atlanta Open 2022: Frances Tiafoe vs Jenson Brooksby preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick
Match Details
Fixture: (4) Frances Tiafoe vs (6) Jenson Brooksby
Date: July 27, 2022
Tournament: Atlanta Open 2022
Round: Semifinals
Venue: Atlanta, United States
Category: ATP 250
Surface: Hard
Prize money: $708,530
Match timing: Not before 7 pm local time, 11 pm GMT and 4:30 am IST
Live telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | Canada - TSN | Australia - beIN Sports
Frances Tiafoe vs Jenson Brooksby preview
17th seed Frances Tiafoe will face Jenson Brooksby in the semifinals of the Atlanta Open on Saturday. The 24-year-old has won 17 out of 31 matches so far this season, with his most notable result being the final of the Estoril Open.
Here, he beat Dusan Lajovic, Nuno Borges, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Sebastian Korda before losing 6-3, 6-3 to Sebastian Baez in the title clash.
Tiafoe was seeded fourth at the Atlanta Open and thus, received a bye to the last 16. He beat Taro Daniel 7-5, 6-4 before defeating eighth seed Brandon Nakashima 6-4, 6-2 to book his place in the semifinals.
Tiafoe advances! 🇺🇸
@FTiafoe defeats Brandon Nakashima 6-4, 6-2 for a spot in the #AtlantaOpen semi-finals 💪
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Brooksby has won 17 out of 29 matches so far this season, with his best run coming at the Dallas Open, where he reached the final before losing 7-6(5), 7-6(3) to Reilly Opelka. The American also reached the last 16 of the Indian Wells Masters, the Miami Masters and the Italian Open.
Brooksby was seeded sixth at the Atlanta Open and beat Benoit Paire 6-3, 6-1 before defeating Mackenzie McDonald 6-3, 6-4 to reach the quarterfinals. Here, he came back from a set down to defeat John Isner 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 and sealed his place in the semifinals.
The quarter-final streak continues 🙌
Jenson Brooksby defeats John Isner 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 for a spot in the #AtlantaOpen semi-finals 🇺🇸
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Frances Tiafoe vs Jenson Brooksby head-to-head
Brooksby leads 1-0 head-to-head against Tiafoe, having beaten him 7-6(4), 7-5 in last year's Citi Open in Washington.
The winner of the match will take on either Ilya Ivashka or Alex de Minaur in the final of the Atlanta Open
Frances Tiafoe vs Jenson Brooksby odds
(All odds are sourced from bet365)
Frances Tiafoe vs Jenson Brooksby prediction
Tiafoe might be the highest-ranked player, but Brooksby has a better record on hardcourts this season. The latter has won 12 out of 16 matches on the surface this season compared to the World No. 29's 6-5 record.
Tiafoe will look to make the most out of his strong serve and forehand. The 24-year-old has served 64 aces in his last six matches and will be eager to serve more of those on Saturday.
Brooksby's counterpunching skills are the ideal foil to Tiafoe's explosive game. The 21-year-old will try to wear out his opponent with some drawn-out rallies and his unique shot-making, which is often well disguised, could baffle Tiafoe.
The match will be a very interesting one between two talents who have contrasting game styles. However, given his record on the surface, Brooksby should manage to come out on top and reach his second final of the season.
Pick: Brooksby to win in three sets.