ATP Acapulco Open 2021: Brandon Nakashima vs Frances Tiafoe – Preview, Head to Head and Prediction for Abierto Mexicano Telcel
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Frances Tiafoe vs Brandon Nakashima
Frances Tiafoe will face his fellow American, Brandon Nakashima in the first round clash at the Acapulco Open 2021. Tiafoe is ranked 56th in the ATP Rankings, whereas Nakashima is ranked 145th in the world.
Tournament Details:
- Tournament: Acapulco Open 2021
- Match: Brandon Nakashima vs Frances Tiafoe
- Round: First Round
- Date: 16th March, 2021
- Prize Money: $11,460
- Venue: Acapulco, Mexico
- Surface: Hard Court
Brandon Nakashima vs Frances Tiafoe: Match Preview
Frances Tiafoe last played at the Chile Open last week, where he was knocked out in the second round by Facundo Bagnis. The American also suffered a second round exit from the Argentina Open, a couple of weeks back. He will hope to get his season back on track, as he returns to playing on his favorite surface, hard courts.
Brandon Nakashima made it to the main draw of the Acapulco Open after winning three qualifying round matches. The qualifier defeated is brimming with confidence, as he won the Orleans Challenger a couple of weeks ago and is on a remarkable 8 match winning streak.
Brandon Nakashima vs Frances Tiafoe: Head-to-Head
The duo have faced against each other just one time in the past at the Dallas Challenger in 2020. Tiafoe won the encounter in three sets and leads the head to head record, 1-0.
Brandon Nakashima vs Frances Tiafoe: Match Prediction
Brandon Nakashima enters the first round clash at the back of impressive performances on the Challenger circuit, whereas Tiafoe has struggled to get his act together ever since the Australian Open 2021. However, Tiafoe is still the favorite to win the encounter and book a place in the last 16. He is a good player on hard courts, and his hard-hitting game is a vital factor on this surface. The match will be a three set affair, with Tiafoe just edging out his fellow countryman.
Match Prediction: Frances Tiafoe to win in three sets
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