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Dan Brand earns comeback win in US Open junior debut

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 10:21 AM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Summary

Seventeen-year-old Israeli Dan Brand defeated Daniel Jovanovski in the first round of the US Open junior tournament on Sunday at the Billie Jean King USTA Tennis Center. After dropping the opening set 1-6 in 23 minutes, Brand adjusted his strategy by standing further behind the baseline to counter the powerful serve of his Australian opponent. Brand secured a 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory in one hour and 38 minutes to advance to the second round. The match on Court 8 drew support from a crowd of Israeli fans and representatives from the Israel Tennis Association. Ranked No. 20 in the world in the International Tennis Federation junior rankings, Brand maintains his momentum as he prepares for his next match in the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Dan Brand defeated Daniel Jovanovski 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 in his US Open debut.
•The match lasted one hour and 38 minutes on Court 8 in Queens.
•Brand is currently ranked No. 20 in the International Tennis Federation junior rankings.
•Jovanovski, a University of Tennessee college player, hit serves reaching 137 mph.
•The win advances Brand to the second round of the junior boys tournament.

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10:21 AMYahoo Sports — Hebrew cheers in Queens: Israeli teen Dan Brand makes his mark at US Open juniors

What they're saying

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For Brand, ranked No. 20 in the world in the International Tennis Federation junior rankings after recently climbing three spots, it was an important victory on a very big stage.
— Yahoo Sports

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