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- Nakashima defeats top-10 player de Minaur for a confidence boost
- Fritz advances but shows fitness issues after a tough match
- Underdog Nakashima favored and a tiebreak is likely
Brandon Nakashima celebrates against Alex de Minaur in Washington
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Brandon Nakashima arrives in the semifinals full of confidence after defeating top-10 player and defending champion Alex de Minaur. Taylor Fritz, meanwhile, had to dig deep to edge past Alex Michelsen, saving a match point in a physically demanding contest that also raised fresh concerns about his fitness. Those circumstances make this a far more evenly matched semifinal than the rankings suggest.
Nakashima Looks To Rewrite His Semifinal Record
- Brandon Nakashima has lost eight of his last nine tour-level semifinals.
- He has a 3–20 career record against Top 10 players.
- Taylor Fritz has won all three tour-level semifinals he has played in 2026.
- He has a 21–9 record against players outside the Top 20 in 2026.
HTH - Taylor Fritz leads 3-2
| Year | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Dallas | R16 | Indoor Hard | Taylor Fritz | 6-3, 6-4 |
| 2024 | Cincinnati | R1 | Hard | Brandon Nakashima | 6-4, 4-6, 7-6(4) |
| 2021 | Indian Wells | R2 | Hard | Taylor Fritz | 6-3, 6-4 |
| 2021 | Wimbledon | R1 | Grass | Taylor Fritz | 7-5, 3-6, 7-6(4), 7-5 |
| 2019 | Hawaii Open | SF | Hard | Brandon Nakashima | 7-6(4), 6-4 |
Nakashima Ends Top-10 Drought
Brandon Nakashima secured his place in the Washington semifinals after upsetting Alex de Minaur 7-6, 6-4. The American trailed 1-3 in the second set before producing a strong comeback to close out the match in straight sets.
With the victory, Nakashima snapped a 14-match losing streak against top-10 opponents and reached his first semifinal in Washington.
The American has produced several deep runs this season, highlighted by a runner-up finish in Brisbane, semifinal appearances in Acapulco and Queen's Club, and a third-round run at the French Open.
Nakashima owns a 5-9 career record in ATP Tour-level semifinals and has lost eight of his last nine matches at this stage.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Age | Born 03 August 2001 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 33 |
| Career High | No. 29 (05 May 2025) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 36 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 2 |
Fritz Survives Tough Quarterfinal Test
Taylor Fritz survived a hard-fought three-set battle against Alex Michelsen to reach the Washington semifinals, winning 6-1, 3-6, 7-6. The American fired 15 aces and saved eight of the 10 break points he faced.
This is Fritz's second Washington semifinal. He previously reached the last four in 2023 before losing to Tallon Griekspoor in straight sets. He will now be looking to go one step further.
Despite fitness issues during the clay season that forced him to skip several tournaments, Fritz has enjoyed another strong campaign. He has reached three finals, added a quarterfinal appearance at Wimbledon, and made the fourth round at both the Australian Open and Miami.
Fritz owns a 22-20 career record in ATP Tour-level semifinals and has won all three of his semifinal matches this season.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Age | Born 28 October 1997 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 10 |
| Career High | No. 4 (18 November 2024) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 14 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 10 |
Verdict
With Nakashima in excellent form and Fritz carrying some physical uncertainty into the match, the value lies with the underdog. Backing Brandon Nakashima to win and a tiebreak to be played in the match both make plenty of appeal.
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