Nikoloz Basilashvili def. Brandon Nakashima
7-6(5) 6-4
Nikoloz Basilashvili defeated Brandon Nakashima 7-6(5) 6-4 in the 2026 Italian Open third round on clay courts on May 11, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Nikoloz Basilashvili | Brandon Nakashima |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | ||
AcesServes that land in and are not touched by the returner. | 9 | 11 |
Double faultsService points lost by missing both first and second serve. | 1 | 0 |
First serve %Percentage of service points where the first serve landed in. | 59.0% | 72.0% |
First serve points won %Percentage of points won after making a first serve. | 84.0% | 81.0% |
Second serve points won %Percentage of second-serve points won, including points lost through double faults. | 54.0% | 29.0% |
Break points saved %Percentage of break points won by the server. | 0.0% | 80.0% |
Service points won %Percentage of all points won while serving. | 72.0% | 66.0% |
| Returning | ||
Break points converted %Percentage of break-point chances won by the returner. | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Return points won %Percentage of all points won while returning. | 34.0% | 28.0% |
| Overall | ||
Total points won %Percentage of all completed points won. | 51.0% | 49.0% |
Match Serve+This match’s service points won percentage minus the tour’s season average, in percentage points. Zero is average; +5 means five points above average. Match-weighted available stats; no opponent adjustment. | +7.5 | +1.5 |
Match Return+This match’s return points won percentage minus the tour’s season average, in percentage points. Zero is average; +5 means five points above average. Match-weighted available stats; no opponent adjustment. | -1.5 | -7.5 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Nikoloz Basilashvili | Brandon Nakashima |
|---|---|---|
| Country | GEO | USA |
| Birth date | Feb 23, 1992 | Aug 3, 2001 |
| Age | 34 | 24 |
| Height | 185 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 117 | 32 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 539 | 1,295 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,699 | 1,778 |
| Current career W-L | 154–185 | 152–127 |
| Current career earnings | $9,927,561 | $9,373,615 |
Path
Nikoloz Basilashvili's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Shelton | 6-4 6-7(5) 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 9, 2026 | R64 |
| Daniel Merida | 6-4 2-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 7, 2026 | R128 |
| Rinky Hijikata | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | May 5, 2026 | Q2 |
| Elmer Moller | 4-6 6-2 7-6(3) | W | H2H | Match data | May 4, 2026 | Q1 |
Nikoloz Basilashvili's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrey Rublev | 6-3 6-7(5) 2-6 | L | H2H | Match data | May 12, 2026 | R16 |
Brandon Nakashima's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Bautista Agut | 6-4 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | May 9, 2026 | R64 |