Cincinnati 2024: Taylor Fritz vs Brandon Nakashima preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick | Western & Southern Open
Match Details
Fixture: Taylor Fritz vs Brandon Nakashima
Date: August 13, 2024
Tournament: Western & Southern Open
Round: First Round (Round of 64)
Venue: Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason, Ohio, US
Category: ATP Masters 1000
Surface: Hard
Prize Money: $6,795,555
Live Telecast: US - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN+
Taylor Fritz vs Brandon Nakashima preview
Eleventh seed Taylor Fritz will take on Brandon Nakashima in the first round of the Cincinnati Open. Fritz is among the standout performers on the men's tour this year.
After a quarterfinal run in the Australian Open, he successfully defended his title in Florida at the Delray Beach event. He also clinched the Eastbourne International in June and reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon, where he lost to Lorenzo Musseti.
The American will enter Cincinnati on the back of a second-round exit in Montreal, at the hands of Sebastian Korda. Despite a spirited effort against the youngster, he came up shy in one hour and 37 minutes, 6-4, 7-6(4). Fritz will be eager to make amends in Cincinnati.
Meanwhile, Brandon Nakashima has chalked up 15 wins from 29 matches, including a semifinal appearance in the Stuttgart Open. He also reached the third round in Wimbledon, where he lost to Ugo Humbert in four sets.
The 23-year-old will enter Cincinnati on the back of a third-round exit in Montreal. He outfoxed the likes of Denis Shapovalov and Tommy Paul, but couldn't make his mark against Andrey Rublev. The Russian defeated Nakashima in one hour and 2 minutes, 6-2, 6-2.
Taylor Fritz vs Brandon Nakashima head-to-head
Fritz leads the head-to-head against Nakashima 2-0. He defeated the American most recently at the 2021 Indian Wells.
Taylor Fritz vs Brandon Nakashima odds
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Taylor Fritz vs Brandon Nakashima prediction
Taylor Fritz has been constantly finding success on the main tour but will be keen to register a strong result at the Majors. With the 2024 US Open on the horizon, the American needs to build momentum in Cincinnati and find his best form this week.
Nakashima, on the contrary, has had a long season so far. He's been constantly improving his game in the last few years and will be poised to make a significant impact at the highest level. Apart from decent results on the main tour, he also clinched the title in the Tenerife Challenger.
Nakashima can hang around in long rallies and generate potent groundstrokes from the baseline. However, Fritz will have the edge when it comes to their decision-making and tactical awareness. The 11th seed should be able to pass this test and begin his campaign with a win.
Pick: Fritz to win in straight sets.