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- Jenson Brooksby is the defending champion and in strong form
- Mackenzie McDonald struggles with consistency and form
- Brooksby leads head-to-head 2-1 against McDonald
Jenson Brooksby plays Francis Tiafoe in Indian Wells
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Jenson Brooksby has been performing at a much higher level than Mackenzie McDonald in recent weeks, and as the defending champion, he is likely to raise his level further. That added motivation makes him a strong contender in this matchup.
Brooksby Targets Opening Win
- Mackenzie McDonald is 1–3 in first-round matches in Houston.
- He has lost 13 of his last 14 matches vs Top 50 players.
- Jenson Brooksby is 3–4 in opening-round matches on tour in 2026.
- He has a 10–3 record vs outside Top 100 players in the last 12 months.
HTH - Jenson Brooksby leads 2-1
| Year | Event | Surface | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Florence | Indoor Hard | 1R | McDonald | 6-4, 4-6, 6-1 |
| 2022 | San Diego | Hard | R16 | Brooksby | 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 |
| 2022 | Atlanta | Hard | R16 | Brooksby | 6-3, 6-4 |
McDonald Continues Search For Form
Mackenzie McDonald has struggled for consistency since last season. In 2025, apart from the Asian swing, he managed multiple main-draw wins only twice across all levels.
The trend has continued this year, with just one event featuring multiple wins, the Quimper Challenger, where he retired in the quarterfinal.
He has played in Houston four times before. After three straight opening-round exits, he finally won his first match here last year but lost in the second round to Brandon Nakashima.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | USA |
| Age | 30 (16 April 1995) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | 125 |
| Career High | 37 (16 October 2023) |
| Elo Ranking | 124 (Rating: 1676) |
| Tour level titles | 0 |
Brooksby Seeks Houston Revival
Jenson Brooksby has struggled for form this season, playing seven tournaments with four early exits and only one deep run, a quarterfinal in Dubai.
The American returned to the tour after a suspension last year, dropping outside the top 1000. He has since rebuilt his ranking with strong results, including a title in Houston and semifinals in Eastbourne and Tokyo, moving back inside the top 50.
He has played twice in Houston, losing in the first round in 2022 but producing a remarkable title run as a qualifier, winning seven matches and defeating players like Tommy Paul and Frances Tiafoe.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | USA |
| Age | 25 (26 October 2000) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | 41 |
| Career High | 33 (13 June 2022) |
| Elo Ranking | 60 (Rating: 1782) |
| Tour level titles | 1 |
Verdict
Backing Brooksby to win and Brooksby -3.5 games handicap looks like the right call given his current form and motivation.
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