Stuttgart 2025: Brandon Nakashima vs Learner Tien preview, head-to-head, prediction and pick | Boss Open
Match Details
Fixture: Brandon Nakashima vs Learner Tien
Date: June 12, 2025
Tournament: Stuttgart Open
Round: Second Round
Venue: Tennis Club Weissenhof, Stuttgart, Germany
Category: ATP 250
Surface: Grass
Prize Money: €751,630
Live Telecast : USA - Tennis Channel, UK - Sky Sports, Canada - TSN+
Brandon Nakashima vs Learner Tien preview
Brandon Nakashima will take on Learner Tien in the second round of the Boss Open.
Nakashima has made a solid start to the season. After a quarterfinal run in Delray Beach, he reached the semifinals in Acapulco and Houston. He also reached the fourth round of the Madrid Open, but lost to Daniil Medvedev in three sets.
The American entered Stuttgart after a disappointing first-round exit in Paris. He instantly made amends by cruising past Jacob Fearnley in his opener, 4-6, 7-6(4), 6-1. Nakashima is making his second appearance in Stuttgart this year.
Meanwhile, Learner Tien is one of the most exciting players on tour. After a fourth-round exit in Melbourne, he reached the quarterfinals in Acapulco and the second round in Rome. Despite a valiant effort against Tomas Machac, the Czech eliminated him in Rome, 6-4, 6-4.
Tien also entered Stuttgart after a first-round exit in Paris. He steadied the ship by moving past Yoshihito Nishioka 6-7(3), 7-6(3), 0-0 (RET). The 19-year-old is making his debut in Stuttgart.
Brandon Nakashima vs Learner Tien head-to-head
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Brandon Nakashima vs Learner Tien odds
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Brandon Nakashima vs Learner Tien prediction
Nakashima was two wins away from winning the Stuttgart Open last year. The American needs to do well at this level and raise his stature on tour. He has a well-suited game for grass.
On the other hand, Tien is one of the breakthrough performers of the season. After a strong start on hard courts, he ground out tough results on clay and has a chance to prove himself on grass. The youngster is known for his potent forehand and anticipation skills on the court.
Considering their skill set on grass and results at the highest level, Nakashima will be a favourite to win. The sixth seed should be able to exploit Tien's weaknesses and continue his run in Stuttgart.
Pick: Nakashima to win in three sets.