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’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 4-2 for Brandon Nakashima
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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.