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Jennifer Brady Triumphs in Comeback Match After Injuries

1/29/2026

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Jennifer Brady returned to professional tennis after a two-year hiatus and won her first match at the International Tennis Federation (ITF) 100k event in San Diego.
She defeated Katarina Jokic 6-4, 0-6, 6-3, marking Brady's first victory since October 2023.
Brady underwent two knee surgeries.
Brady withdrew from Australian Open qualifying.
Brady, ranked world number 222, advances to the round of 16 after receiving a wildcard for San Diego.

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Jennifer Brady returned to professional tennis after a two-year hiatus and won her first match at the International Tennis Federation (ITF) 100k event in San Diego.
She defeated Katarina Jokic 6-4, 0-6, 6-3, marking Brady's first victory since October 2023.
Brady underwent two knee surgeries.
Brady withdrew from Australian Open qualifying.
Brady, ranked world number 222, advances to the round of 16 after receiving a wildcard for San Diego.