American tennis player Jenson Brooksby

has advanced to the second round of the Australian Open after winning his first round match against Belgian player Ruben Bemelmans on Monday.

Brooksby, who is ranked 235th in the world, defeated Bemelmans in a three-set match, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4. The 22-year-old American showed great resilience and determination throughout the match, coming back from a 2-4 deficit in the final set to secure the victory.

This marks Brooksby’s first time reaching the second round of a Grand Slam tournament. He will now face off against 26th seed Diego Schwartzman of Argentina in the next round.

“I’m just really happy to have won my first round match,” Brooksby said in a post-match interview. “I know Diego Schwartzman is a tough opponent, but I’m going to give it my all and see what happens.”

Brooksby’s performance at the Australian Open has caught the attention of many tennis fans, who are excited to see how far he can go in the tournament. With his solid play and determination, he has the potential to make a strong run in the second round.

The American will play Diego Schwartzman in the second round on Wednesday.