Jenson Brooksby beat Sebastián Báez in his Chengdu debut on September 23, advancing to the Chengdu Open second round in a straight-sets victory.
Brooksby, the American ranked in the 70s, defeated eighth-seeded Sebastián Báez in the tournament’s opening round, with the win reported by the ATP Tour as part of Wednesday’s session in Chengdu.
The match finished 7-5, 7-5, according to Reuters’ ATP roundup covering the Chengdu Open, which described Brooksby’s straight-sets victory over the Argentine eighth seed.
The ATP’s match write-up said Brooksby ‘found a way to turn physical demands to his advantage’ in Chengdu and highlighted his ability to adapt during the match, while Tennis TV and tournament highlights also posted clips of the win.
Brooksby entered the Asian swing after a comeback that attracted attention: an ATP feature from December 2025 documented his return from two wrist surgeries and described his recovery path back onto the Tour.
The victory in Chengdu continues a recent upswing for Brooksby and comes against an opponent who had led their head-to-head; pre-match previews noted Baéz’s earlier wins, but Brooksby evened the rivalry with this result in Chengdu.
Looking ahead, Brooksby moves into the tournament’s second round and will carry momentum from the Chengdu win into the Asian swing, where match-by-match form can shape a player’s late-season ranking and seeding opportunities.
Sources
- ATP Tour — match report and tournament write-up noting Brooksby’s debut win in Chengdu.
- Galveston Daily News / Reuters — ATP roundup reporting the 7-5, 7-5 scoreline and noting Báez was the eighth seed.
- Last Word on Sports — pre-match context on the players’ head-to-head and tournament preview.
