

Denis Shapovalov defeated Brandon Nakashima 6-4 7-5 4-6 3-6 6-3 in the Roland Garros round of 128 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Brandon Nakashima came in ranked #22, leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 32. Denis Shapovalov claimed a first win over Brandon Nakashima in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-05 | Canada Masters | R64 | hard | Brandon Nakashima | 6-4 7-5 |
| 2022-06-27 | Wimbledon | R64 | grass | Brandon Nakashima | 6-2 4-6 6-1 7-6 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (154 vs 199). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Shapovalov D.: 10 days rest · 2 matches (14d) · Nakashima B.: 3 days rest · 4 matches, 117 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the clay field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About