Alex Michelsen eliminates 16th-seeded Brandon Nakashima from US Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 6:38 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Alex Michelsen advanced to the third round of the US Open on Wednesday after defeating 16th-seeded Brandon Nakashima in straight sets. The match concluded 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. While Nakashima entered the tournament with a strong summer record and significant momentum, he struggled to generate his usual pace and force against Michelsen. Michelsen relied on a consistent service game and aggressive forehand play to control the points throughout the match. This marked the first professional meeting between the two Southern California natives, who frequently practice together. The loss halts Nakashima's momentum following a series of deep tournament runs, while the bracket remains open after the earlier exit of Novak Djokovic.
- •Alex Michelsen defeated Brandon Nakashima 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 in the second round.
- •The match took place on Wednesday in New York.
- •Nakashima entered the tournament as the 16th seed following a 12-3 summer stretch.
- •The win marks the first competitive tour match between the two American players.
- 6:38 PMYahoo Sports — Michelson shocks Nakashima in US Open clash of rising Americans
"Brandon Nakashima, one of the hottest players in men's tennis this summer, couldn't find his best game Wednesday, losing to fellow American Alex Michelsen in the US Open second round.But on Wednesday, Nakashima's game lacked the forcefulness he had demonstrated during the summer swing, allowing Michelsen to control more of the points with his big serve and heavy forehand.
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