Breakout Brit meets resurgent American in the opening round at Queen’s Club.
Second seed Jack Draper is set to clash with Jenson Brooksby in the first round of the Queen’s Club Championships (HSBC Championships) today. Draper enters with a standout 2025 season, marked by deep runs in Melbourne, Indian Wells, and Madrid, while Brooksby continues his comeback trail after an injury and suspension setback.
Draper enters Queen’s Club in red-hot form, with a title in Indian Wells, finals in Doha and Madrid, and career-best runs at both Melbourne and Roland Garros. He’s racked up 237 aces this season, winning 74% of first-serve points and converting 39% of break chances.
🫡🌿 @jackdraper on home turf
— LTA (@the_LTA) June 13, 2025
Gearing up for the #HSBCChampionships pic.twitter.com/hYdBK08Tqs
Brooksby, meanwhile, is on the comeback trail. After a wrist injury and a 13-month doping suspension, the American returned with a protected ranking and has shown flashes of his old promise, claiming his first ATP title in Houston and reaching the second round in Paris, a career best at Roland Garros.
Jenson Brooksby has lived with autism his whole life.
— Bastien Fachan (@BastienFachan) April 6, 2025
He was nonverbal until the age of 4 and was diagnosed on the severe end of the spectrum as a child.
For him to be a champion on the ATP Tour (in World Autism Month!) is nothing short of extraordinary. pic.twitter.com/8EyW1QYEYF
Jack Draper holds a commanding 3-0 head-to-head record over Jenson Brooksby, having never dropped a set in their three career meetings. The rivalry began on grass in Eastbourne (2022), followed by a routine win in Antwerp the same year, and most recently, a straight-sets victory at Indian Wells in 2025. So far, it’s been all Draper, but let’s see what unfolds today.
| Year | Event | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Indian Wells | Round of 32 | Jack Draper | 7-5, 6-4 |
| 2022 | Antwerp | Round of 32 | Jack Draper | 6-1, 6-2 |
| 2022 | Eastbourne | Round of 32 | Jack Draper | 6-2, 6-2 |
| Jack Draper | Category | Jenson Brooksby |
| 6 | Current Ranking | 149 |
| 104-58 | Career W-L | 53-38 |
| 25-7 | YTD W-L | 8-5 |
| 3 | Career Titles | 1 |
| 0 | Grand Slams | 0 |
| 1 | YTD Titles | 1 |
With Draper in peak form and undefeated in their head-to-head, it’s hard to see Brooksby pulling off the upset, though his recent title shows he’s not to be dismissed.
Jack Draper – World No. 4 💜#BackTheBrits 🇬🇧 | @jackdraper0 pic.twitter.com/MJUivqZUzJ
— LTA (@the_LTA) June 9, 2025
Prediction: Jack Draper in straight sets
At 1/16, Draper is the overwhelming favorite, reflecting his top-tier season and current momentum. Brooksby, a 7/1 underdog, offers long-shot value, but the odds heavily signal a dominant Draper win.
Here are the betting odds according to BetMGM:
Jack Draper: 1/16
Jenson Brooksby: 7/1
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