Reilly Opelka vs Brandon Nakashima — Sydney Quarter-final
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Opelka R.Reilly Opelka defeated Brandon Nakashima 7-6 6-2 in the Sydney quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Brandon Nakashima came in ranked #32, leading the head-to-head 2–0. Reilly Opelka claimed a first win over Brandon Nakashima in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Reilly Opelka closed it out in two sets, 7–6 6–2.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | Wimbledon | R64 | grass | Brandon Nakashima | 7-5 6-2 6-7(6) 6-3 |
| 2025-02-10 | Delray Beach | R16 | hard | Brandon Nakashima | 3-6 7-5 6-2 |
Serve vs return
This seasonEach player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Serve & return on hard
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (127 vs 199). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Umpiry Score
Pre-matchThe Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.
Freshness
Recent loadNakashima B.: 11 days rest · 2 matches (14d). Higher means fresher. About