Brandon Nakashima News

Active for Aussie Open Nakashima (rest) will play Botic van de Zandschulp in the first round of the Australian Open.

Impact Nakashima is ready for the year's first major after being sidelined this week due to fatigue. The No. 27 seed has not won a match in Melbourne in three previous appearances.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

As expected Alcaraz and Sabalenka named top-seeded players at the Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka were officially made the top-seeded players for the Australian Open which begins Sunday at Melbourne Park

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Withdraws from Adelaide Nakashima (rest) withdrew from Adelaide before his first round match.

Impact Coming off a runner-up finish in Brisbane, Nakashima will not play this week due to fatigue. The American will presumably be healthy in time for next week's Australian Open.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Sabalenka wins Brisbane final amid frosty exchange with Kostyuk, Medvedev tops Nakashima

Aryna Sabalenka has won her second consecutive Brisbane International title with a straight-sets victory over Marta Kostyuk

JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

Makes fourth final in Brisbane Nakashima won 7-6 (4), 6-4 over Aleksandar Kovacevic in the semifinals of Brisbane on Friday.

Impact Nakashima reached his first final since 2022 and the fourth overall final of his career as he topped his No. 58-ranked countryman in two sets across one hour and 45 minutes. The 24-year-old American holds a 1-2 record in finals in his career. Nakashima will play either No. 1 seed Daniil Medvedev (0-2 H2H) or Alex Michelsen in this final matchup.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Sabalenka advances to the Brisbane International final by beating Muchová

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka has advanced to the Brisbane International final for the third year in a row with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Karolina Muchová

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

Claims another win in Brisbane Nakashima won 6-3, 6-3 over Raphael Collignon in the quarterfinals of Brisbane on Friday.

Impact Nakashima's strong start to the 2026 season continued as he downed the No. 84-ranked qualifier in straight sets across one hour and 23 minutes to move into the semifinals. The 24-year-old American struck seven aces and saved all six break points he faced in the match. Nakashima will play No. 58-ranked Aleksandar Kovacevic for the first time in the semifinals.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Advances to QF in Brisbane Nakashima defeated Quentin Halys in the round of 16 of the Brisbane International with a score of 7-6, 4-6, 6-4 on Thursday.

Impact Nakashima produced 12 aces in the match, six more than his opponent. He converted three break points. In comparison, Halys did not win a single break point. Next up for Nakashima will be the winner of the match between Grigor Dimitrov and Raphael Collignon.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Rolls into R2 in Brisbane Nakashima defeated Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the round of 32 of the Brisbane International with a score of 7-6, 6-4 on Tuesday.

Impact Nakashima produced 15 aces in the match, nine more than his opponent. He won 74 percent of the service points as well. Next up for Nakashima will be France's Quentin Halys.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sabalenka dominates Bucsa at Brisbane International and says Battle of the Sexes helped

Aryna Sabalenka has started her title defense at the Brisbane International with a dominant win over Cristina Bucsa

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Brisbane International Presented by Evie Schedule Monday, January 5: Matchups & TV/Live Stream Info - Bleacher Nation There are five matches at the Brisbane International Presented by Evie on January 5, the best being No. 35-ranked Brandon Nakashima versus N...

JANUARY 4 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Nakashima vs. Giron Prediction at the Belgrade Open - Wednesday, November 5 - Bleacher Nation Marcos Giron (No. 72) will take on Brandon Nakashima (No. 33) in the Round of 16 at the Belgrade Open on Wednesday, November 5.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Paris Masters 2025: Brandon Nakashima vs Alexandre Muller preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds, and betting tips Fixture: Brandon Nakashima vs Alexandre Muller

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Muller vs. Nakashima Prediction at the Rolex Paris Masters - Sunday, October 26 - Bleacher Nation In the at the Rolex Paris Masters on Sunday, Brandon Nakashima (ranked No. 32) takes on Alexandre Muller (No. 44).

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Griekspoor vs. Nakashima Prediction at the Erste Bank Open - Wednesday, October 22 - Bleacher Nation In the Round of 16 at the Erste Bank Open on Wednesday, Brandon Nakashima (ranked No. 32) meets Tallon Griekspoor (No. 28).

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Advances in Vienna Nakashima won 6-2, 7-5 over Luciano Darderi in the first round of Vienna on Monday.

Impact Coming off a second round showing last week in Almaty, Nakashima made the same stage of this ATP 500 with a straight-set win over the No. 26-ranked Italian that spanned one hour and 33 minutes. The 24-year-old American won 74% of service points and didn't face a single break point in the encounter. Nakashima will play either Tallon Griekspoor (1-0 H2H) or No. 5 seed Karen Khachanov (0-1 H2H) next.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers defeat in Almaty R2 Nakashima lost to Fabian Marozsan in the round of 16 of the Almaty Open with a score of 7-6, 6-1 on Wednesday.

Impact Nakashima failed to win a single break point in the match. In comparison, his opponent committed four break points. Nakashima won just 53 points in the match, 14 fewer than Marozsan. It was Nakashima's 23rd defeat in 51 matches in 2025.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nakashima vs. Marozsan Prediction at the Almaty Open - Wednesday, October 15 - Bleacher Nation In the Almaty Open Round of 16 on Wednesday, we have a matchup of No. 52-ranked Fabian Marozsan versus No. 34 Brandon Nakashima.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Wins debut in Almaty Nakashima won 7-6 (5), 6-2 over Hamad Medjedovic in the first round of Almaty on Tuesday.

Impact Nakashima rebounded from a recent loss in his debut in Shanghai as he topped the No. 64-ranked Serbian in straight sets across one hour and 23 minutes to move into the second round. The 24-year-old American improves to 31-25 on the season. Nakashima will play No. 52-ranked Fabian Marozsan in the second round.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jannik Sinner avenges stinging French Open loss to Daniel Altmaier with straight-sets win in China

Jannik Sinner made a solid start to his Shanghai Masters title defense by beating Daniel Altmaier 6-3, 6-3 to avenge a loss two years ago at the French Open

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

ATP roundup: Carlos Alcaraz moves into Japan semis Carlos Alcaraz of Spain advanced to his ninth consecutive ATP Tour semifinal with a 6-2, 6-4 win over Brandon Nakashima at the Japan Open on...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Gauff through to 3rd of China Open with win over Fernandez. Alcaraz triumphs in Japan for 65th win

Coco Gauff advances to the third round at the China Open after a tough match against Leylah Fernandez

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Wins R2 in Tokyo Nakashima defeated Marton Fucsovics in the round of 16 of the Japan Open with a score of 7-5, 6-3 on Saturday.

Impact Nakashima did not commit a single double fault in the match. In comparison, his opponent committed three double faults. Nakashima converted five break points as well. Next up for him will be Spain's Carlos Alcaraz.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Japan Open 2025: Brandon Nakashima vs Marton Fucsovics preview, head-to-head, odds, prediction, and pick Fixture: Brandon Nakashima vs Marton Fucsovics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Posts marathon win in Tokyo Nakashima sono 6-7 (6), 7-6 (4), 6-2 over Jordan Thompson in the first round of Tokyo on Thursday.

Impact Coming off a semifinal loss last week in Chengdu, Nakashima survived his opener this week as he rallied past the No. 78-ranked Australian in three sets after three hours and five minutes on court. The 24-year-old American improves to 29-23 on the season. Nakashima will play No. 58-ranked qualifier Marton Fucsovics in the second round.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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