Jenson Brooksby vs Alexei Popyrin Preview & Prediction | 2026 Indian Wells Open (BNP Paribas Open) | First Round

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Jenson Brooksby meets Alexei Popyrin in the first round of the 2026 BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden

Ranking points: ATP 1000

Start date/time:

Venue: Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Indian Wells, USA

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

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Jenson Brooksby vs Alexei Popyrin prediction

Alexei Popyrin has finally remembered what it feels like to win a tennis match.

The Aussie picked up victories in Doha and Dubai respectively to end a morale-sapping 10-match losing streak.

However, it remains to be seen if it can spark some semblance of form and even a short run of victories.

First up here, it’s a maiden tussle with the unorthodox Jenson Brooksby who will be buoyed by his quarter-final run in Dubai.

The American is on the rankings rise and will also be pumped up to deliver on home turf, so there’s a very good chance his variety will frustrate the misfiring Alexei in this one. 

Jenson Brooksby vs Alexei Popyrin tip: Jenson Brooksby to win