Compatriots Jenson Brooksby and Mackenzie McDonald are set to duke it out in the second round of the 2022 Atlanta Open on Thursday.
In the opening round of his Atlanta challenge, Brooksby faced up against Benoit Paire. The young American took a 3-0 lead in the opening set after winning the first three games. Until the end of the set, he maintained this edge. While serving to end the set, he had a break point, but he did well enough to preserve it and win the first game. With a hold of serve to begin the second set, Paire looked strong before unravelling altogether. Brooksby won the next six games in a row to take the match 6-3, 6-1, and make his winning Atlanta debut. The 21-year-old has achieved some commendable accomplishments this year, and if he keeps up his current pace, he will likely achieve even more success.
Denis Kudla, another American, was Mackenzie McDonald’s opponent in the Atlanta Open’s opening round. In the first set, the 27-year-old quickly took a 2-0 advantage. As he served the final game of the set, McDonald had a break point but held off to win. In the second set, he had a 3-1 advantage, but Kudla was able to rally and tie the match. As the set entered a tie-break, the pair once more broke each other’s serves. In the tie-break, McDonald was continually at a disadvantage, but he maintained his composure to continue. He eventually saved four set points and closed out the proceedings on his first match point to win 6-2, 7-6(8).
Jenson Brooksby vs Mackenzie McDonald Match Details
Tournament: Atlanta Open
Date: July 28th, 2022
Venue: Atlanta, United States
Surface: Hard Court
Round: Round of 16
Category: Men’s Singles
Prize Money:$708,530
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Jenson Brooksby vs Mackenzie McDonald Head to Head
This will be the first encounter between them, so the head-to-head stands at 0-0.
Jenson Brooksby vs Mackenzie McDonald Prediction
Brooksby has had a slightly better season than McDonald so far, and as such will be favored to win this contest. Their execution of groundstrokes and style of play is quite different and this contrast might help each of them figure out a path to victory. Neither player is exactly a big hitter and won’t blow the other off the court with their raw power. Brooksby, with his defensive mindset and crafty point construction, might have the edge in this match.
Prediction: Brooksby to win in 3 sets.
Mackenzie McDonald Last 3 Matches
- Atlanta Open: Round of 32- b. Kudla 6-2, 7-6(8)
- Wimbledon: Round of 64- l. Gasquet 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 3-6
- Wimbledon: Round of 128- b. Borges 6-4, 6-4, 7-6(3)
Jenson Brooksby Last 3 Matches
- Atlanta Open: Round of 32- b. Paire 6-3, 6-1
- Wimbledon: Round of 32- l. Garin 2-6, 3-6, 6-1, 4-6
- Wimbledon: Round of 64- b. Bonzi 7-6(3), 7-5, 6-3
Jensoon Brooksby vs Mackenzie McDonald Stream Details
- US – Tennis Channel
- UK – Tennis TV (live streaming)
- Australia – beIN Sports
- Canada – TSN
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