The US Open delivers an all-American second-round showdown as Brandon Nakashima takes on Alex Michelsen at Flushing Meadows.
Nakashima enters the match with plenty of momentum behind him. The 16th seed has had one of his strongest stretches of his career during the 2026 hard-court season, reaching his first Masters 1000 final facing Ben Shelton in Montreal before making a semifinal run in Cincinnati.
Michelsen will be put to the test against an opponent playing with growing confidence. The 22-year-old has already proven that he can compete with established players, having previously defeated Taylor Fritz, Alex de Minaur, and Lorenzo Musetti. However, Nakashima's consistency will be tough to beat.
Nakashima and Michelsen have never faced each other on tour, making their second-round U.S. Open matchup a first-time meeting.
An American man has not won a US Open singles title since 2003. With both American's advancing through the opening round, today's meeting provides another chance for American men's tennis to move one step closer.
Location, Date, Time
Location: Flushing Meadows, New York
Date: Wednesday, September 2
Time: 11:00 a.m. ET
Nakashima vs. Michelsen: TV & Streaming Information
The US Open second round match between Nakashima and Michelsen will broadcast live on ESPN. Fans can also stream the match on HBO Max in select regions.
Nakashima vs. Michelsen Match Odds
Match Spread (Games)
Brandon Nakashima | -3.5 | -120 |
Alex Michelsen | +3.5 | -120 |
Money Line
Brandon Nakashima | -225 |
Alex Michelsen | +175 |
Total Sets
3 Sets | +162 |
4 Sets | +150 |
5 Sets | +200 |
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All odds written in this article were correct at the time of writing and are subject to change.
