Jack Brasington

Jack Brasington (born September 9, 1976) is a former professional tennis player from the United States.[1]

Jack Brasington
Country (sports) United States
ResidenceHouston, Texas
Born (1976-09-09) September 9, 1976
Miami, Florida
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Turned pro2000
PlaysRight-handed
Prize money$173,770
Singles
Career record2–8
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 125 (July 29, 2002)
Grand Slam Singles results
Australian Open1R (2002, 2003)
French Open2R (2002)
Wimbledon1R (2002)
US Open2R (2001)
Doubles
Career record0–1
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 315 (June 16, 2003)
Grand Slam Doubles results
US Open1R (2002)

Career

Before he turned professional, Brasington played collegiate tennis for the University of Texas at Austin. He attained a best ranking of seventh in the nation and holds the university record for most wins, 121.[2]

Brasington made the second round of the 2001 US Open, in what was his maiden Grand Slam appearance.[3] His opening round win, over Gianluca Pozzi, was decided in a fifth set tiebreak, during which the American saved a match point.[4] He won the tiebreak 8–6, to set up a second round meeting with Andy Roddick, who would beat Brasington in four sets.[3]

In 2002 he managed to get past qualifying and play in the main draw of all four Grand Slam tournaments.[3] He reached the second round of the French Open that year, with a win over Federico Luzzi.[3] At the 2002 US Open, in addition to the singles, he played in the doubles for the only time, with Vince Spadea.[3] His only other Grand Slam appearance was in the 2003 Australian Open, where he lost his first round match to Sjeng Schalken.[3]

Challenger Titles

Singles: (1)
No. Year Tournament Surface Opponent in the final Score in the final
1. 2002 Joplin, United States Hard Kevin Kim 6–3, 1–6, 6–3

Doubles: (1)
No. Year Tournament Surface Partner Opponents in the final Score in the final
1. 2002 Lexington, United States Hard Glenn Weiner Brandon Coupe
Eric Taino		 6–2, 4–6, 7–5

References
  1. ITF Tennis Profile
  2. University of Maryland - Player Bio: Jack Brasington
  3. ATP World Tour Profile
  4. Newsday, "Brasington, at 25, Branches Out to Major Play", August 31, 2001
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