Taylor Fritz vs Jenson Brooksby Prediction & Betting Tips - ATP Australian Open

Prediction published on 13/01/2025, 05:15  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 13/01/2025 at 05:23 in ATP Australian Open Predictions

Jenson Brooksby makes his long-awaited return to competitive action and will play fourth seed Taylor Fritz at the Australian Open. They will square off in the first round with the winner playing Borna Coric or Cristian Garin in the next round. Below is our prediction for this match.

Taylor Fritz has won his last four fixtures to compile a 4-1 record this season. All matches were played at the United Cup where the USA emerged victorious.

Fritz had an exciting season in 2024. He won 54 matches resulting in two titles and a maiden Grand Slam final at the US Open.

Fritz, who also had two more runner-up finishes, wrapped up the season in a career-high fourth place in the world rankings.

Jenson Brooksby is finally set to play his first competitive match in two years. The American, who has been kept from the court by injuries and suspensions, was last in action at the 2023 Australian Open.

It was his debut appearance in the major and he ended up making it to the third round.

Having defeated Fritz before, Brooksby, who is playing in Melbourne with a protected ranking, will hope for another such run. The 24-year-old won his only encounter with Fritz in four sets at the 2021 US Open.