Daniil Medvedev ousted by Brandon Nakashima at Cincinnati Open
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 12:27 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
No. 4 seed Daniil Medvedev was eliminated from the Cincinnati Open in the third round on August 17, losing to wild card entry Brandon Nakashima 6-7, 7-6, 6-1. The match lasted nearly three hours and saw Medvedev express frustration, causing damage to advertising boards and receiving a code violation. This loss follows Medvedev's first pitch at a Cincinnati Reds game the previous night, highlighting a tumultuous day for the athlete. Nakashima's solid performance advances him in the tournament while Medvedev, ranked No. 7 in the world, faces questions regarding his recent form.
- •Medvedev loses to Nakashima in Cincinnati Open third round
- •Match duration was nearly three hours
- •Frustration leads to damage of advertising boards
- •Medvedev recently threw first pitch for Cincinnati Reds
- •Nakashima is ranked No. 27 in the world
- 12:27 PMYahoo Sports — Reds fan, No. 4 seed Medvedev ousted with flare up at Cincinnati Open
"No. 4 seed Daniil Medvedev, who threw out the Reds first pitch Aug. 16, lost in the Cincinnati Open Aug. 17 while damaging some advertising boards
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