Jack Draper overcame a slow start to beat Jenson Brooksby and reach the Indian Wells fourth round.
Britain’s Draper was 4-1 down in the first set but found his rhythm to beat the tricky American 7-5 6-4 in 26C conditions in California.
Brooksby is now ranked 937 in the world as he makes his way back from a 13-month ban for missing three doping tests, and a lengthy shoulder injury.
The two embraced at the net after the match, with Draper writing “good to have a great player back” on the camera lens.
“Jenson is a very different kind of player, he changes the spins and speeds very well, and makes life uncomfortable for all the players on the tour,” said Draper.
“It was really difficult and I solved a bit of a puzzle out there.”
Draper, seeded 13th, will face former champion Taylor Fritz next after the American beat Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo 4-6 6-3 6-1.
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Draper solves Brooksby ‘puzzle’ in Indian Wells
Jack Draper overcame a slow start to beat Jenson Brooksby and reach the Indian Wells fourth round.
Britain’s Draper was 4-1 down in the first set but found his rhythm to beat the tricky American 7-5 6-4 in 26C conditions in California.
Brooksby is now ranked 937 in the world as he makes his way back from a 13-month ban for missing three doping tests, and a lengthy shoulder injury.
The two embraced at the net after the match, with Draper writing “good to have a great player back” on the camera lens.
“Jenson is a very different kind of player, he changes the spins and speeds very well, and makes life uncomfortable for all the players on the tour,” said Draper.
“It was really difficult and I solved a bit of a puzzle out there.”
Draper, seeded 13th, will face former champion Taylor Fritz next after the American beat Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo 4-6 6-3 6-1.
