Brandon Nakashima is about to commence his bid in the draw in Tokyo. In the previous edition of this tournament, he bested Frances Tiafoe 7-5 6-3.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Brandon Nakashima’s projected draw includinghisplausible opposition in Japan Open Tennis Championships. The American has a weak record (5-8) with the likely opposition.

R1 – Jordan Thompson (78) – H2H 4-2
R2 – Marton Fucsovics (58) – H2H 0-1
1/4 – Carlos Alcaraz (1) – H2H 0-2
or Sebastian Baez (41) – H2H 1-0
1/2 – Casper Ruud (12) – H2H 0-1
or Daniel Altmaier (50) – H2H 1-0
Fin – Taylor Fritz (5) – H2H 1-2
or Holger Rune (11) – H2H 4-0
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R1 – Jordan Thompson’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 4-2 for Brandon Nakashima

16 - 18win/loss in 2025

Rank
108
High
26
LWWLWLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 16-18 7-10 2-3 3-2 4-3 0-0
2024 35-24 23-13 3-5 5-3 4-3 0-0
2023 41-28 22-15 0-3 7-4 12-6 0-0
2022 40-26 18-14 2-6 8-1 12-5 0-0
2021 23-25 10-11 2-6 0-1 9-5 2-2
2020 12-13 6-6 1-2 5-5 0-0 0-0
2019 31-24 14-14 9-5 2-1 6-4 0-0
2018 53-29 32-15 6-5 8-2 3-6 4-1

Jordan Thompson has a 12-14 win-loss record in 2025, 6-8 on hard. In the previous 14 years, Jordan has a 270-178 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Jordan won 4 of his last 10 matches.

Last year in Japan Open Tennis Championships the Australian capitulated to Kei Nishikori in the 2nd round 6-2 6-3.

H2H Brandon Nakashima vs. Jordan Thompson

This match would represent the 7th time that Brandon Nakashima and Jordan Thompson clash against each other. The head to head is 4-2 for Nakashima (see full H2H stats), 3-0 on hard in major tournaments.

R2 – Marton Fucsovics’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Marton Fucsovics

41 - 22win/loss in 2025

Rank
55
High
31
LWLLWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 41-22 18-6 11-9 4-4 8-3 0-0
2024 22-19 6-8 9-5 7-5 0-1 0-0
2023 35-25 17-11 6-6 5-6 7-2 0-0
2022 30-26 7-12 6-5 15-6 2-3 0-0
2021 28-24 10-9 3-5 10-7 5-3 0-0
2020 21-12 13-6 5-1 3-5 0-0 0-0
2019 24-28 5-10 7-10 9-5 3-3 0-0
2018 35-28 18-12 9-8 7-5 1-3 0-0

Marton Fucsovics has a 40-19 record in 2025, 18-4 on hard. During the previous 17 years, the Hungarian has a 171-118 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Hungarian won 7 of his last 10 matches.

His best result of the season was winning the tournament the Manama Challenger where he overcame Andrea Vavassori in the final 6-3 6-7(3) 6-4, and in Salem where he defeated Botic Van De Zandschulp in the final 6-3 7-6(3).

Last year in Japan Open Tennis Championships Fucsovics didn’t take part in this event.

H2H Brandon Nakashima vs. Marton Fucsovics

This would be the 2nd time that Brandon Nakashima and Marton Fucsovics clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Fucsovics (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

1/4 – Carlos Alcaraz’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Carlos Alcaraz

71 - 9win/loss in 2025

Rank
1
High
1
LWWWWLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 71-9 28-4 22-1 10-3 11-1 0-0
2024 54-13 22-5 17-4 7-3 8-1 0-0
2023 65-12 26-6 25-3 2-3 12-0 0-0
2022 57-13 21-4 27-4 6-4 3-1 0-0
2021 48-19 15-8 22-7 10-3 1-1 0-0
2020 39-7 10-0 29-7 0-0 0-0 0-0
2019 18-10 3-2 15-8 0-0 0-0 0-0
2018 6-2 0-0 6-2 0-0 0-0 0-0

Carlos Alcaraz has a 62-7 win-loss record in 2025, 23-4 on hard. Regarding the previous 8 years, the Spaniard has a 120-29 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Carlos won 9 of his last 10 matches.

His most significant result of this current year was winning the title in Rotterdam where he beat Alex De Minaur in the final 6-4 3-6 6-2, in Carlo where he overcame Lorenzo Musetti in the final 3-6 6-1 6-0, in Rome where he beat Jannik Sinner in the final 7-6(5) 6-1, at the French Open where he overcame Jannik Sinner in the final 4-6 6-7(4) 6-4 7-6(3) 7-6(2), in London where he defeated Jiri Lehecka in the final 7-5 6-7(5) 6-2, in Cincinnati where he overcame Jannik Sinner in the final 5-0 ret., and at the U.S. Open where he beat Jannik Sinner in the final 6-2 3-6 6-1 6-4.

Last year in Japan Open Tennis Championships Carlos didn’t take part in the competition.

H2H Brandon Nakashima vs. Carlos Alcaraz

This contest would be 3rd time that Brandon Nakashima and Carlos Alcaraz face off. The head to head is 2-0 for Alcaraz (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard in major tournaments.

Notwithstanding, Brandon Nakashima could play Sebastian Baez. Their head to head record is 1-0 for Brandon Nakashima.

1/2 – Casper Ruud’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Casper Ruud

39 - 16win/loss in 2025

Rank
12
High
2
LLWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 39-16 12-8 14-5 13-3 0-0 0-0
2024 51-25 21-9 24-7 5-8 1-1 0-0
2023 37-23 12-12 22-8 2-2 1-1 0-0
2022 51-22 18-8 25-7 7-5 1-2 0-0
2021 57-17 16-6 28-5 11-4 2-2 0-0
2020 22-13 4-5 17-6 1-2 0-0 0-0
2019 44-31 8-10 27-13 9-7 0-1 0-0
2018 43-29 19-9 19-18 5-1 0-1 0-0

Casper Ruud has a 30-12 win-loss record in 2025, 9-6 on hard. Regarding the previous 11 years, Ruud has a 115-76 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Norwegian won 5 of his last 10 matches.

His most significant achievement of this year was winning the competition in Madrid where he overcame Jack Draper in the final 7-5 3-6 6-4.

Last year in Japan Open Tennis Championships Casper capitulated to Jordan Thompson in the 1st round 7-6(5) 6-1.

H2H Brandon Nakashima vs. Casper Ruud

This would be the 2nd time that Brandon Nakashima and Casper Ruud face off. The head to head is 1-0 for Ruud (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard in major tournaments.

Nonetheless, Brandon Nakashima could come up against Daniel Altmaier. Their head to head is 1-0 for Brandon Nakashima.

Final – Taylor Fritz’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-1 for Taylor Fritz

53 - 23win/loss in 2025

Rank
6
High
4
LLWLWLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 53-23 31-12 3-4 6-5 13-2 0-0
2024 54-23 23-10 15-7 6-4 10-2 0-0
2023 54-24 35-11 11-6 5-3 3-4 0-0
2022 46-21 24-8 5-3 9-7 8-3 0-0
2021 34-22 20-13 4-5 8-3 2-1 0-0
2020 15-16 11-9 2-3 2-4 0-0 0-0
2019 40-30 17-14 12-8 4-5 7-3 0-0
2018 45-28 29-12 6-5 5-6 5-5 0-0

Taylor Fritz has a 45-17 win-loss record in 2025, 26-10 on hard. In the course of the previous 12 years, the American has a 262-131 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The American won 7 of his last 10 matches.

His best result of this current year was winning the title in Australia where he beat Hubert Hurkacz in the final 6-4 5-7 7-6(4), in Stuttgart where he defeated Alexander Zverev in the final 6-3 7-6(0), and in Eastbourne where he beat Jenson Brooksby in the final 7-5 6-1.

Last year in Japan Open Tennis Championships Taylor lost to Arthur Fils in the 1st round 6-4 3-6 6-3.

H2H Brandon Nakashima vs. Taylor Fritz

This match would represent the 4th time that Brandon Nakashima and Taylor Fritz face off. The head to head is 2-1 for Fritz (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.

Nonetheless, Brandon Nakashima may take on Holger Rune. Their H2H record is 4-0 for Brandon Nakashima.