Taylor Fritz and Brandon Nakashima are set to clash in an all-American quarterfinal at the ATP Masters 1000 in Cincinnati. Here's a look at what to expect from this exciting matchup.
Both American players have arrived in strong form on home soil. This will be their third meeting this season, with Fritz having won the previous two encounters, both in the United States, at Dallas and Washington.
Fritz's recent victory in the Washington semifinals paved the way for him to claim the ATP 500 title against Jordan Thompson. He has had a strong season, also reaching the final in Dallas, where he was defeated by Ben Shelton. Fritz also made it to the finals at the ATP 250 in Stuttgart and on the grass courts of Halle, where he was bested by fellow American Frances Tiafoe.
Nakashima has also demonstrated excellent form leading up to Cincinnati. He was a finalist just days ago in Montreal, where he also fell to Shelton, and was a semifinalist in Washington, as previously mentioned. His season started well with a run to the final at the ATP 250 in Brisbane, where he lost to Daniil Medvedev, and a semifinal appearance in Acapulco. After a quieter period, he re-emerged with a strong performance at the Queen's Club, reaching the semifinals.
Head-to-Head: Fritz vs. Nakashima
Fritz currently leads their head-to-head record this season 2-0 and leads 4-1 over the course of their careers.
Player Profile: Taylor Fritz
Taylor Fritz | |
|---|---|
Born | Rancho Santa Fe, CA |
Date of birth | Oct. 28, 1997 |
Dominant hand | Right |
Ranking | 9 |
Prize money | $32,044,763 |
Player Profile: Brandon Nakashima
Brandon Nakashima | |
|---|---|
Born | San Diego, CA |
Date of birth | Aug. 3, 2001 |
Dominant hand | Right |
Ranking | 22 |
Prize money | $8,818,270 |
Fritz vs. Nakashima Money Line Odds
Taylor Fritz | -188 |
Brandon Nakashima | +150 |
All odds were correct at the time of writing and are subject to change.
Match Schedule and How to Watch
The Cincinnati Masters quarterfinal match between Taylor Fritz and Brandon Nakashima is scheduled for Friday, August 16. The approximate start time is 3:00 PM local time (EDT).
Viewers in the United States can watch the match live on the Tennis Channel. International audiences can stream the action on Tennis TV.
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