Mackenzie Mcdonald vs Brandon Nakashima — Atlanta Round of 32
Mcdonald M.Mackenzie Mcdonald defeated Brandon Nakashima 6-2 6-4 in the Atlanta round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Brandon Nakashima came in ranked #32, defending last year's round of 16. Mackenzie Mcdonald extended the head-to-head to 4–1.
Key context
- Match story: Mackenzie Mcdonald dropped just 6 games past Brandon Nakashima.
Head to head
3–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | Houston | R16 | clay | Brandon Nakashima | 6-1 7-5 |
| 2023-02-27 | Acapulco | R16 | hard | Mackenzie Mcdonald | 6-2 6-0 |
| 2023-01-16 | Australian Open | R128 | hard | Mackenzie Mcdonald | 7-6(5) 7-6(1) 1-6 6-7(10) 6-4 |
| 2021-08-16 | Cincinnati Masters | R64 | hard | Mackenzie Mcdonald | 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 (141 vs 176). 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 loadMcdonald M.: 5 days rest · 1 match, 16 games (7d) · Nakashima B.: 11 days rest · 2 matches (14d). Higher means fresher. About