Who Will Win: Nakashima Vs Mcdonald? Prediction For ATP Atlanta Open 2024

What Time Will Brandon Nakashima Play Against Mackenzie McDonald?

Nakashima and McDonald are on the Day 2 Schedule at Atlanta Open 2024 on Tuesday 23 July 2024. Lets breakdown the career, past stats and recent form of these players and predict who will get the victory.

Who Will Win In This Head-To-Head?

[7] Brandon Nakashima (USA) and Mackenzie McDonald (USA) have faced each other multiple times in the past. McDonald currently leads their head-to-head record with a 3-0 advantage.

Their previous meetings include:
– At the ATP Masters 1000 Cincinnati in the USA (Hard Court) Round of 64 in 2021, McDonald defeated Nakashima with a score of 7-5, 6-2.
– At the Australian Open in Australia (Hard Court) Round of 128 in 2023, McDonald secured a victory over Nakashima in a tough five-set match with a score of 7-6(5), 7-6(1), 1-6, 6-7(10), 6-4.
– At the Acapulco in Mexico (Hard Court) Round of 16 in 2023, McDonald dominated the match and won against Nakashima with a score of 6-2, 6-0.

They also had another encounter at the Orlando CH in the USA (Hard Court) Quarterfinals in 2020, where Nakashima emerged victorious with a score of 6-3, 7-6(8).

Now coming to their individual profiles:

Brandon Nakashima, aged 22, currently holds the world ranking of No. 55. He achieved a career-high ranking of No. 43 in October 2022. In the 2024 season, he has a win-loss record of 12-11, with his best performance being a semifinal appearance in Stuttgart. He has a strong track record on hard courts, with a 7-3 record in the 2021 Atlanta tournament where he reached the final. Nakashima broke into the Top 50 in July 2022 and showed a remarkable display in tiebreaks, ending the season with a 16-1 record. He won the 2022 Next Gen ATP Finals in Milan and has achieved significant wins in his career, including victories over

players like Shapovalov and Dimitrov in Grand Slam tournaments.

Mackenzie McDonald, aged 29, is currently ranked No. 97. He achieved a career-high ranking of No. 37 in October 2023. McDonald went through a challenging period with a right hamstring surgery in 2019, which led to him falling out of the Top 250 in 2020. However, he made a strong comeback and had some notable achievements. He reached his first ATP Tour final at the 2021 Washington, defeating former champions Kyrgios and Nishikori along the way. In doubles, he won his first ATP Tour title at the 2022 Tokyo tournament alongside Melo. McDonald has also had impressive victories over top-ranked players like Nadal and Rublev. He has previously reached the fourth round at Wimbledon and the Australian Open as a low-ranked player.

In the 2024 season, McDonald has a win-loss record of 3-9, with his best performance being a quarterfinal appearance in Newport. Due to a shoulder injury, he missed several months of the season, affecting his performance. However, he aims to secure a significant win in Atlanta and improve his record.

Both Nakashima and McDonald will face each other at the Atlantic Station in Atlanta, GA, USA, as part of the tournament scheduled from 22nd to 28th July 2024. Nakashima will be looking to maintain his unbeaten record in the opening rounds in Atlanta, where he currently holds a 3-0 record. It is worth noting that Nakashima’s only ATP Tour title, as well as his two finals appearances, were achieved on hard courts.

My Conclusion / Prediction:

My pick is that Nakashima will win.
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