Frances Tiafoe vs Brandon Nakashima — Houston Semi-final
USA2
Tiafoe F.Frances Tiafoe defeated Brandon Nakashima 6-4 7-6 in the Houston semi-final on clay. The result followed the form book — Frances Tiafoe came in ranked #17, leading the head-to-head 5–1, defending last year's final. Frances Tiafoe extended the head-to-head to 6–1.
Key context
- Match story: Frances Tiafoe edged Brandon Nakashima in two tight sets (6–4 7–6).
Head to head
5–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-23 | Acapulco | SF | hard | Frances Tiafoe | 3-6 7-6(6) 6-4 |
| 2024-09-25 | Tokyo | R32 | hard | Brandon Nakashima | 7-5 6-3 |
| 2022-07-25 | Atlanta | QF | hard | Frances Tiafoe | 6-4 6-2 |
| 2022-03-21 | Miami Masters | R64 | hard | Frances Tiafoe | 3-6 7-6(5) 6-4 |
| 2022-03-07 | Indian Wells Masters | R64 | hard | Frances Tiafoe | 6-4 6-4 |
| 2021-03-15 | Acapulco | R32 | hard | Frances Tiafoe | 6-4 6-7(5) 7-6(5) |
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 (68 vs 82). 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 loadTiafoe F.: 10 days rest · 3 matches (14d) · Nakashima B.: 12 days rest · 2 matches (14d). Higher means fresher. About