Brandon Nakashima vs Marin Cilic — Delray Beach Round of 32
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Nakashima B.
Brandon Nakashima defeated Marin Cilic 7-6 7-6 in the Delray Beach round of 32 on hard. 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 Marin Cilic in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Brandon Nakashima won all two sets in tiebreaks against Marin Cilic.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-18 | Miami Masters | R64 | hard | Marin Cilic | 2-6 6-4 7-6(7) |
| 2024-09-18 | Hangzhou | SF | hard | Marin Cilic | 6-4 7-6(6) |
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 (21 vs 17). 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) · Cilic M.: 12 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About