Jenson Brooksby Defeats Holger Rune in Tokyo to Reach 10th Career ATP Semifinal

American Jenson Brooksby continued his incredible quarterfinal record by defeating Holger Rune 6-3, 6-3, advancing confidently into the Tokyo semifinals.

With this victory, Brooksby improved to 9-1 lifetime in ATP quarterfinal matches, showcasing remarkable composure, tactical intelligence, and relentless consistency throughout.

Brooksby dominated Rune by winning five straight games from 2-3 in the opener, building momentum with powerful rallies and sharp court awareness.

Rune briefly fought back in the second set, leading 3-1, but Brooksby surged again with another five-game winning streak.

The American sealed his one-hour, thirty-minute triumph with steady play, finishing with 10 winners against 12 unforced errors in Tokyo.

Rune struggled with consistency, producing 20 winners but committing 35 errors, allowing Brooksby’s patient baseline game to neutralize his attacking strengths effectively today.

This was their first career meeting, and Brooksby’s unorthodox style clearly unsettled Rune, who failed to counter sustained defensive pressure.

The 24-year-old credited rhythm from earlier matches for his confidence, explaining his ability to consistently find his competitive zone under pressure.

Brooksby’s victory marked his fifth Top 20 win this season, defeating stars Auger-Aliassime, Paul, Tiafoe, Humbert, and now Rune convincingly.

It was also the milestone 10th Top 20 win of his career, underlining his steady rise and growing impact on tour.

Brooksby’s win sets up an exciting all-American semifinal against World No.5 Taylor Fritz, who defeated Sebastian Korda in three sets.

Fritz leads their head-to-head 2-1, having beaten Brooksby earlier this year in Melbourne and Eastbourne after losing at Flushing Meadows.

Brooksby, now ranked World No.86, continues building momentum with his unique game, chasing another big victory against top-seeded countryman Taylor Fritz.