Brandon Nakashima is gearing up to kick off his campaign in the draw at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome. The American player is set to face tough competition with a challenging draw ahead of him.
In the projected draw, Nakashima is expected to face Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round, with whom he has an unfavorable head-to-head record of 0-1. Moving forward, he could potentially meet Casper Ruud in the second round, against whom he also has a 0-1 record. The road ahead includes matches against Jordan Thompson, Ben Shelton, and possibly Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev in the later stages of the tournament.
Looking at the performance of his potential opponents, Miomir Kecmanovic has a 10-13 record in 2024, with 3-5 on clay. Casper Ruud, on the other hand, has a strong 31-8 record this year, with 13-3 on clay. Jordan Thompson boasts a 16-11 record in 2024, with 3-3 on clay.
Nakashima will have to bring his A-game to compete against these formidable opponents and make his mark in the tournament. With challenging matchups ahead, the young American will need to showcase his skills and determination to progress through the draw and make a statement in Rome. Stay tuned for more updates on Nakashima’s journey in the Internazionali BNL d’Italia.