Compatriots Frances Tiafoe and Brandon Nakashima will square off in the quarterfinals of the 2022 Atlanta Open on Friday.
Tiafoe faced Taro Daniel in the second round after receiving a bye in the opening round. He then saved a set point with a brave hold of serve to serve to remain in the game at 5-4. The next game saw Tiafoe earn a break of service, and he then easily served out the set to win it. In the second set, he quickly built a 4-1 lead by breaking his rival’s serve twice. Ultimately, Tiafoe prevailed 7-5, 6-4 to go to the Atlanta quarterfinals for the first time.
Brandon Nakashima qualified for a matchup with John Millman in the second round with a victory against Jordan Thompson in the first round. In the first set, which resulted in a tie-break, no player was able to break serve. After that, Nakashima lost a set point of his own but won the set on his second attempt. In the sixth game of the second set, the American broke his opponent’s serve to take a 4-2 lead. He didn’t waste this opportunity, and the 20-year-old won the match 7-6 (8), 6-4 since Millman was unable to mount a comeback.
Frances Tiafoe vs Brandon Nakashima Match Details
Tournament: Atlanta Open
Date: July 29th, 2022
Venue: Atlanta, United States
Surface: Hard Court
Round: Quarterfinal
Category: Men’s Singles
Prize Money:$708,530
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Frances Tiafoe vs Brandon Nakashima Head to Head
The two have faced off thrice before, with Tiafoe leading 3-0 in the head-to-head. All of their encounters have been on hardcourts so far, with the 24-year old winning the most recent one at this year’s Miami Open in three sets.
Frances Tiafoe vs Brandon Nakashima Prediction
Although the duo’s three encounters have been fiercely contested, Tiafoe now seems to have Nakashima’s number. He has adapted rather well to the tactics of his younger rival, so the latter may have to make some significant adjustments for a different result.
The two are now in really good shape. However, Tiafoe undoubtedly has the advantage in this matchup given his undefeated record versus Nakashima.
Prediction: Tiafoe to win in straight sets.
Frances Tiafoe Last 3 Matches
- Atlanta Open: Round of 16- b. Daniel 7-5, 6-4
- Wimbledon: Round of 16- l. Goffin 6-7(3), 7-5, 7-5, 4-6, 5-7
- Wimbledon: Round of 32- b. Bublik 3-6, 7-6(1), 7-6(3), 6-4
Brandon Nakashima Last 3 Matches
- Atlanta Open: Round of 16- b. Millman 7-6(8), 6-4
- Atlanta Open: Round of 32- b. Thompson 7-6(5), 3-6, 6-3
- Wimbledon: Round of 16- l. Kyrgios 6-4, 4-6, 6-7(2), 6-3, 2-6
Frances Tiafoe vs Brandon Nakashima Stream Details
- US – Tennis Channel
- UK – Tennis TV (live streaming)
- Australia – beIN Sports
- Canada – TSN
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