2026 Fort Worth Challenger Entry List: Jenson Brooksby Leads American-Heavy Field
The 2026 Fort Worth Challenger entry list features a strong Challenger 75 field, with Jenson Brooksby heading a field loaded with American talent.
Darwin Blanch, J.J. Wolf, Braden Shick, and Colton Smith are among the home-country players entered, while Great Britain’s Jack Pinnington Jones and France’s Gabriel Debru add international depth to the inaugural tournament.
The 2026 Fort Worth Challenger will take place October 19-25 at the Bayard H. Friedman Tennis Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
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2026 Fort Worth Challenger Entry List
| Ranking | Player | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 101 | Jenson Brooksby | USA |
| 163 | Darwin Blanch | USA |
| 197 | Jack Pinnington Jones | GBR |
| 207 | Braden Shick | USA |
| 211 | Colton Smith | USA |
| 219 | J.J. Wolf | USA |
| 239 | Gabriel Debru (PR) | FRA |
| 268 | Murphy Cassone | USA |
| 269 | Igor Marcondes | BRA |
| 274 | Max Hans Rehberg | GER |
| 283 | Hynek Bartoň | CZE |
| 287 | Alastair Gray | GBR |
| 294 | Stefan Kozlov | USA |
| 316 | Daniel Milavsky | USA |
| 321 | Luciano Emanuel Ambrogi | ARG |
| 333 | Andres Martin | USA |
| 335 | Mees Rottgering | NED |
| 338 | Tyler Zink | USA |
| 343 | Edward Winter | AUS |
| CO 1 | Dylan Dietrich | SUI |
| JR 3 | Jack Kennedy | USA |
PR = Protected Ranking; CO = College Accelerator entry; JR = Junior Accelerator entry. Rankings and entry positions reflect the supplied acceptance list.
2026 Fort Worth Challenger Qualifying Entry List
| Ranking | Player | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 355 | Timo Legout | FRA |
| 356 | Aidan Mayo | USA |
| 371 | Govind Nanda (PR) | USA |
| 381 | Mitchell Krueger | USA |
| 394 | Lui Maxted | GBR |
| 404 | Ozan Baris | USA |
| 409 | Sebastian Gorzny | USA |
| 437 | Spencer Johnson | USA |
| 442 | Kenta Miyoshi | JPN |
| 453 | Karl Poling | USA |
| 462 | James Trotter | JPN |
| 467 | Andrew Fenty | USA |
| 469 | Quinn Vandecasteele | USA |
| 474 | Aidan McHugh | GBR |
| 480 | Trevor Svajda | USA |
| 489 | Duncan Chan | CAN |
| 507 | Bor Artnak | SLO |
| 510 | Patrick Zahraj | GER |
| CO 10 | Devin Badenhorst | RSA |
| CO 12 | Keegan Rice | CAN |
Fort Worth Challenger Entry List Storylines to Watch
Jenson Brooksby Headlines the Field
Jenson Brooksby enters Fort Worth as the highest-ranked player on the acceptance list at No. 101. The former World No. 33 brings ATP Tour experience to a Challenger field featuring several ambitious younger Americans. His unusual playing style and ability to extend rallies make him an intriguing contender on hardcourts.
Darwin Blanch Continues His Rise
Darwin Blanch arrives in Fort Worth ranked No. 163 after capturing the Tiburon Challenger title. The young American will look to build on that momentum against a competitive field. With Brooksby, J.J. Wolf, and several other Americans entered, Blanch has an opportunity to strengthen his position in the rankings.
American Depth Creates Intriguing Matchups
American players account for 11 of the 21 direct main-draw entries, giving Fort Worth a distinctly domestic flavor. Braden Shick, Colton Smith, Murphy Cassone, and Stefan Kozlov join the established names, while Jack Kennedy enters through the junior pathway. That depth could produce several compelling all-American matchups throughout the tournament.
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