
Brandon Nakashima defeated Andrey Rublev 6-4 7-6 in the Barcelona round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Andrey Rublev came in ranked #18, leading the head-to-head 2–0. Brandon Nakashima claimed a first win over Andrey Rublev in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-12 | Cincinnati Masters | R16 | hard | Andrey Rublev | 7-6 6-1 |
| 2021-09-27 | San Diego | R16 | hard | Andrey Rublev | 6-2 6-1 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (186 vs 164). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Nakashima B.: 1 day rest · 4 matches, 98 games (7d) · Rublev A.: 1 day rest · 2 matches, 39 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