Americans topple top 2 seeds in Australian Open: Brooksby beats Ruud a day after McDonald ousts Nadal

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Australian Open No. 2 seed Casper Ruud has been knocked out in the second round by Jenson Brooksby. The unseeded American was able to dispatch the 2022 French Open and US Open finalist 6-3 7-5 6-7(4) 6-2 to reach the third round for the first time in his career. The 22-year-old will play fellow American Tommy Paul next after he beat world No. 32 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in five sets.

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Times of India

Second seed Jenson Ruud knocked out of Australian Open

American Jenson Brooksby knocked second seed Casper Ruud out of the Australian Open on Thursday with a 6-3 7-5 6-7(4) 6-2 victory, extinguishing the Norwegian's hopes of winning a first Grand Slam title and topping the world rankings.

5 months ago·Mumbai, India

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BBC News

Injured Djokovic battles through but Ruud out

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5 months ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

Australian Open 2023: Second Seed Casper Ruud Knocked Out by Jenson Brooksby

Casper Ruud, seeded second, lost to Jenson Brooksby 6-3, 7-5, 6-7 (4/7), 6-2 in the second round of the Australian Open

5 months ago·India

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The Guardian

Jenson Brooksby and Katie Volynets lead US surge at Australian Open

Eight US men are into the third round in Melbourne for first time since 1996, while Katie Volynets pulled off an upset against Veronika Kudermetova

5 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Australian Open 2023: Casper Ruud out in second round after loss to Brooksby

The Norwegian Ruud, who took a medical timeout after the second set, succumbed 6-3, 7-5, 6-7 (4/7), 6-2 to the 39th-ranked Brooksby on Rod Laver Arena.

5 months ago·India

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