Daniil Medvedev ousted by Brandon Nakashima at Cincinnati Open

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Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Daniil Medvedev ousted by Brandon Nakashima at Cincinnati Open
Summary

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.

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  • 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
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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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