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Wins debut in Stuttgart Nakashima won 4-6, 7-6 (4), 6-1 over Jacob Fearnley in the first round of Stuttgart on Monday.

Impact Coming off a disappointing first round loss at the French Open, Nakashima survived his debut this week with a three-set win over the No. 49-ranked Brit that spanned one hour and 54 minutes. With the win, the 23-year-old American improves to 16-15 on the season. Nakashima will play either Learner Tien or Yoshihito Nishioka (0-2 H2H) in the second round.

JUNE 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Zverev says lightning struck his flight to Paris for the French Open

German tennis player Alexander Zverev said his plane was struck by lightning en route to Paris ahead of the French Open

MAY 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Advances in Hamburg Nakashima won 6-5 when Raphael Collignon retired in the first round of Hamburg on Monday.

Impact Coming off a third round showing in Rome, Nakashima caught a slight break in this week's debut as the No. 84-ranked qualifier had to retire after just over one hour on court. The 23-year-old American improves to 15-13 in 2025. Nakashima will play No. 45-ranked Luciano Darderi in the second round.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Defeat in Bordeaux QF Nakashima lost to Nikoloz Basilashvili in the quarterfinal of the BNP Paribas Primrose Bordeaux with a score of 6-2, 6-7, 6-3 on Friday.

Impact Nakashima won just 14 winners in the match, 30 fewer than his opponent. He converted one break point, three fewer than Basilashvili. It was the fifth consecutive event this season where Nakashima failed to cement a spot in the quarterfinal.

MAY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wins R2 in Bordeaux Nakashima defeated Mikhail Kukushkin in the round of 16 of the Paribas Primrose Bordeaux with a score of 6-3, 7-5 on Thursday.

Impact Nakashima committed 16 unforced errors in the match, 19 fewer than his opponent. He converted a couple of break points as well. Next up for Nakashima will be Georgia's Nikoloz Basilashvili.

MAY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches R3 in Rome Nakashima cemented a spot in the round of 32 of the Rome Open after being awarded a walkover against Jordan Thompson on Friday.

Impact Nakashima cemented his spot in the next round, courtesy of a walkover. His opponent withdrew from the competition just before the start of the match because of a fitness concern. Next up for Nakashima will be Italy's Lorenzo Musetti.

MAY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Swiatek and Sabalenka power into Madrid quarterfinals a day after blackout. Top seed Zverev loses

Power has been restored at the Caja Magica tennis complex and the Madrid Open resumed with a packed schedule that included second-ranked Iga Swiatek advancing to the quarterfinals

APRIL 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Reaches R4 in Madrid Nakashima defeated Flavio Cobolli in the round of 32 of the Madrid Open with a score of 7-5, 6-3 on Sunday.

Impact Nakashima committed 19 unforced errors in the match, 18 fewer than his opponent. He converted three break points as well, two more than Cobolli. Next up for Nakashima will be the winner of the match between Juan Manuel Cerundolo and Daniil Medvedev.

APRIL 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Top-seeds Sabalenka and Zverev advance in Madrid. Defending men's champion Rublev upset by Bublik

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka has rallied to defeat former doubles partner Elise Mertens in three sets and advance to the last 16 of the Madrid Open

APRIL 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Wins R2 in Madrid Nakashima defeated Sebastian Ofner in the round of 64 of the Madrid Open with a score of 6-3, 7-6 on Friday.

Impact Nakashima produced 15 aces in the match, 10 more than his opponent. He won 70 percent of the service points as well. Next up for Nakashima will be Italy's Flavio Cobolli.

APRIL 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clinches QF in Houston Nakashima defeated Christopher Eubanks in the quarterfinal of the Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship with a score of 6-4, 6-4 on Friday.

Impact Nakashima committed 17 unforced errors in the match, 13 fewer than his opponent. He registered 15 winners as well. Next up for Nakashima will be Frances Tiafoe.

APRIL 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Books semifinal spot in Houston Nakashima won 6-4, 6-4 over Christopher Eubanks in the quarterfinals of Houston on Friday.

Impact Nakashima prevailed in straight sets for the second day in a row to move into his second semifinal of the season after one hour and 23 minutes on court. The No. 4 seed fired seven aces and didn't face a single break point against his No. 117-ranked countryman. Nakashima will take on No. 2 seed Frances Tiafoe (1-4 H2H) next, who he defeated in their last matchup in 2024.

APRIL 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Into quarters in Houston Nakashima won 6-1, 7-5 over Mackenzie McDonald in the second round of Houston on Thursday.

Impact Coming off fourth round showings in both Indian Wells and Miami, Nakashima started his clay-court season successfully with a straight-set win over his No. 100-ranked countryman. The 23-year-old American improves to 11-8 so far on the year. Nakashima will play No. 117-ranked Christopher Eubanks (2-1 H2H) in the quarterfinals.

APRIL 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Earns another win in Miami Nakashima won 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-3 over David Goffin in the third round of Miami on Sunday.

Impact Nakashima improved to 3-0 in his career against the No. 55-ranked Belgian as he moved through this contest in three sets across two hours and 17 minutes. The 23-year-old American improves to 10-7 so far in 2025. Nakashima will play No. 14 seed Grigor Dimitrov (1-1 H2H) next.

MARCH 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wins R2 in Miami Nakashima defeated Roberto Carballes Baena in the round of 64 of the Miami Open with a score of 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 on Friday.

Impact Nakashima registered 14 aces in the match, nine more than his opponent. He registered 40 winners as well. Next up for Nakashima will be David Goffin.

MARCH 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Advances in Miami Nakashima won 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 over Roberto Carballes Baena in the second round of Miami on Friday.

Impact Coming off a run to the fourth round in Indian Wells, Nakashima avoided an early exit in Miami as he battled past the No. 53-ranked Spaniard in three sets across two hours and 23 minutes. The No. 31 seed fired 14 aces and saved 5-of-7 break point chances in the encounter. Nakashima will play No. 55-ranked David Goffin (2-0 H2H) in the third round.

MARCH 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

At 22, Ben Shelton is youngest American man since 2004 to reach quarterfinals at Indian Wells

Ben Shelton has become the youngest American man since Andy Roddick in 2004 to reach the quarterfinals at the BNP Paribas Open

MARCH 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Reaches R4 in Indian Wells Nakashima won 6-2, 6-4 over Matteo Arnaldi in the third round of Indian Wells on Monday.

Impact Nakashima notched his second straight-set victory in a row to begin the event as he cruised past the No. 35-ranked Italian across one hour and 15 minutes on court. The 23-year-old American improves to 8-6 so far in 2025. Nakashima will take on No. 11 seed Ben Shelton (0-3 H2H) in the fourth round, who he recently lost to at the Australian Open.

MARCH 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Alexander Zverev says lightning struck his flight to Paris for the French Open

Swiatek and Sabalenka power into Madrid quarterfinals a day after blackout. Top seed Zverev loses

Top-seeds Sabalenka and Zverev advance in Madrid. Defending men's champion Rublev upset by Bublik

At 22, Ben Shelton is youngest American man since 2004 to reach quarterfinals at Indian Wells