Brandon Nakashima vs Mackenzie Mcdonald — Houston Round of 16
Nakashima B.Brandon Nakashima defeated Mackenzie Mcdonald 6-1 7-5 in the Houston round of 16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Brandon Nakashima came in ranked #31, defending last year's quarter-final. Brandon Nakashima claimed a first win over Mackenzie Mcdonald in five meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 4–1.
Key context
- Match story: Brandon Nakashima came through a tight passage before pulling clear — 6–1 7–5.
Head to head
0–4| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-22 | Atlanta | R32 | hard | Mackenzie Mcdonald | 6-2 6-4 |
| 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
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (82 vs 91). 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.: 9 days rest · 2 matches (14d) · Mcdonald M.: 3 days rest · 1 match, 16 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About