AMAZING American sends No.2 seed Ruud packing in stunning win

AMAZING American sends No.2 seed Ruud packing in stunning win

Unseeded American Jenson Brooksby has staged an inconceivable restoration to say the most important win of his profession, sending world No.2 Casper Ruud packing within the second spherical of the Australian Open.

Brooksby appeared a damaged man – bodily and mentally – after blowing three match factors within the ninth sport of the third set on Thursday.

The 22-year-old slumped to his chair throughout the changeover, muttering “How? How? How?” to himself and anybody else who cared to pay attention.

When Ruud claimed the ensuing tiebreak, it appeared near-certain he would go on to seal victory.