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Jennifer Brady

Brady at the 2023 Washington Open
Country (sports)	United States
Born	(1995-04-12) April 12, 1995 (age 30) Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Turned pro	2014
Plays	Right (two-handed backhand)
College	UCLA
Prize money	US$ 5,031,117
Singles
Career record	247–171 (59.09%)
Career titles	1
Highest ranking	No. 13 (February 22, 2021)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	F (2021)
French Open	3R (2021)
Wimbledon	2R (2017, 2018)
US Open	SF (2020)
Other tournaments
Olympic Games	1R (2021)
Doubles
Career record	83–66 (55.7%)
Career titles	1
Highest ranking	No. 44 (August 19, 2019)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open	SF (2019)
French Open	3R (2018)
Wimbledon	2R (2019)
US Open	SF (2023)
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
Wimbledon	3R (2019)
US Open	1R (2017)
Team competitions
Fed Cup	0–1

Jennifer Elizabeth Brady (born April 12, 1995) is an American tennis player. She has won one singles title and one doubles title on the WTA Tour. She also won four singles and five doubles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit. Jennifer reached her highest singles ranking of No. 13 in the world in February 2021. Her highest doubles ranking was No. 44 in August 2019.

Jennifer first became well-known in 2017. She surprised everyone by reaching the fourth round of the Australian Open. Later that year, she also made it to the fourth round of the US Open. After some injuries, she focused more on doubles. She even reached the semifinals of the Australian Open in doubles.

In 2020, Jennifer had a great comeback in singles. She beat top players like Ashleigh Barty and Garbiñe Muguruza. She won her first WTA singles title at the Top Seed Open in Kentucky. She then reached her first major semifinal at the US Open. The next year, she made it to her first major final at the 2021 Australian Open. She played against Naomi Osaka but lost the match.

Before becoming a professional tennis player, Jennifer went to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She played for the Bruins tennis team. In 2014, she helped her team win the National Championship. She turned professional in 2014 after her second year of college.

Jennifer's Tennis Journey

Starting Out (2014–2016)

Jennifer Brady played in her first Grand Slam tournament at the 2014 US Open. She received a special entry to play in the women's doubles main draw. During these early years, she won several titles on the ITF Women's Circuit. These are smaller tournaments that help players gain experience and improve their rankings. In 2015, she reached the semifinals of a WTA 125 tournament. In 2016, she made it to the quarterfinals of the Guangzhou International Open.

Big Breakthroughs (2017)

Jennifer's big moment came at the Australian Open. She had to win three qualifying matches just to get into the main tournament. Once there, she kept winning! She defeated strong players like Heather Watson and Elena Vesnina. Her amazing journey ended in the fourth round.

Because of her success in Australia, Jennifer got direct entry into the other three Grand Slam tournaments that year. At the French Open, she lost in the first round. At Wimbledon, she reached the second round. At the US Open, she continued her strong play. She beat Andrea Petkovic, Barbora Strýcová, and Monica Niculescu. She then faced the world's top player, Karolína Plíšková, in the fourth round, where her run ended.

Ups and Downs (2018–2019)

Brady at the 2018 French Open

In 2018, Jennifer had more success in doubles than in singles. She reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open in doubles.

In 2019, Jennifer started to play much better in singles again. She reached the semifinals in doubles at the Australian Open. In singles, she had some big wins at the Dubai Championships. She defeated two top-25 players before losing to a top-5 player. She also reached a final at a Challenger tournament and had strong performances at the Indian Wells Open and China Open.

Amazing Year (2020)

The year 2020 was a fantastic one for Jennifer. She started by beating the world No. 1 player, Ashleigh Barty, at the Brisbane International. This was her biggest win yet! She then reached the semifinals at the Dubai Tennis Championships. She beat two more top-10 players there.

Jennifer won her first ever WTA Tour singles title at the Kentucky Open. She won every match without losing a single set! After this win, her ranking went up to No. 40 in the world.

At the US Open, Jennifer was seeded 28th. She played incredibly well, winning several matches in straight sets. She defeated a former world No. 1, Angelique Kerber, to reach her first Grand Slam quarterfinal. She then won her quarterfinal match to reach her first Grand Slam semifinal. She played a very close match against Naomi Osaka but lost in three sets.

Grand Slam Final and Injury (2021–2022)

Jennifer started 2021 strong at the Australian Open. She won many tough matches to reach her first major final. She played against Naomi Osaka again but was defeated. After this great result, she reached her highest singles ranking of world No. 13.

Jennifer also made her debut at the Olympics in 2021. However, she lost in the first round. Later that year, she suffered a knee injury at the Cincinnati Open. This injury kept her away from tennis for two years.

Coming Back (2023)

Jennifer planned to return to tennis at the French Open in 2023, but a foot injury delayed her comeback. She successfully returned at a smaller tournament in Canada. She then played on the main WTA Tour at the Washington Open. She won her first match there before losing to a higher-ranked player. She also reached the semifinals in doubles at the US Open.

How Jennifer Plays Tennis

Jennifer Brady is a very strong and aggressive tennis player. She has a powerful serve that can reach speeds of 114 miles per hour (184 km/h). This allows her to hit many aces. Her forehand shot is also very strong, hit with a lot of spin, which pushes her opponents back. She also has a great two-handed backhand that can win points from anywhere on the court.

Because she has played a lot of doubles, Jennifer is also very good at the net. She can hit many different shots when she is close to the net. She is also very fit, which helps her play good defense and return serves well.

World TeamTennis

Jennifer played one season with World TeamTennis in 2019 for the Washington Kastles. She was supposed to join the Orange County Breakers in 2020, but that season was canceled.

Sponsors

Jennifer is sponsored by Flex Seal for her equipment. She wears clothes from Asics and uses racquets from Babolat. Her specific racquet is the Babolat Pure Aero.

Career Statistics

Grand Slam Tournament Results

This table shows Jennifer's performance in the biggest tennis tournaments, called Grand Slams.

Singles

Doubles

Grand Slam Tournament Finals

Singles: 1 (Runner-up)

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Opponent	Score
Loss	2021	Australian Open	Hard	Naomi Osaka	4–6, 3–6

See also

In Spanish: Jennifer Brady para niños