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Brandon Nakashima news
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The gist
Brandon Nakashima, ranked 17th, faces Alex Michelsen in the US Open second round.
His best summer includes wins over top-10 players Medvedev and Fritz.
Background
Brandon Nakashima, a 25-year-old American, has been climbing the rankings and is having the best summer of his career. He recently beat two top-10 players at Cincinnati before the US Open, boosting his confidence. He now faces fellow American Alex Michelsen in the second round.
How it unfolded
- Aug 18, 2026 -22, 2026At the Cincinnati Open, Nakashima defeated top-10 players Daniil Medvedev and Taylor Fritz, reaching the semi-finals before losing to Frances Tiafoe.
- Aug 31, 2026Nakashima won his first-round US Open match against Sebastian Baez in straight sets.
- Sep 2, 2026Nakashima is scheduled to play Alex Michelsen in the second round of the US Open.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Nakashima's recent form and ranking improvement make him a strong contender against Michelsen.
- Caution
- Michelsen is a young talent and the match is their first head-to-head, so the outcome is uncertain.
Still unverified
Details about Nakashima's personal life, such as girlfriend and family background, are from a single source and not confirmed.