Frances Tiafoe def. Brandon Nakashima
7-5 6-3
Frances Tiafoe defeated Brandon Nakashima 7-5 6-3 in the 2026 Cincinnati Open semifinal on hard courts on August 22, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Frances Tiafoe | Brandon Nakashima |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | ||
AcesServes that land in and are not touched by the returner. | 7 | 9 |
Double faultsService points lost by missing both first and second serve. | 5 | 2 |
First serve %Percentage of service points where the first serve landed in. | 52.0% | 50.0% |
First serve points won %Percentage of points won after making a first serve. | 77.0% | 62.0% |
Second serve points won %Percentage of second-serve points won, including points lost through double faults. | 44.0% | 47.0% |
Break points saved %Percentage of break points won by the server. | 78.0% | 50.0% |
Service points won %Percentage of all points won while serving. | 61.0% | 54.0% |
| Returning | ||
Break points converted %Percentage of break-point chances won by the returner. | 50.0% | 22.0% |
Return points won %Percentage of all points won while returning. | 46.0% | 39.0% |
| Overall | ||
Total points won %Percentage of all completed points won. | 54.0% | 46.0% |
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. | -3.5 | -10.5 |
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. | +10.5 | +3.5 |
* 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 | Frances Tiafoe | Brandon Nakashima |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Jan 20, 1998 | Aug 3, 2001 |
| Age | 28 | 25 |
| Height | 188 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 23 | 22 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,130 | 2,135 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,963 | 1,952 |
| Current career W-L | 267–217 | 151–126 |
| Current career earnings | $20,145,081 | $9,358,666 |
Path
Frances Tiafoe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorenzo Musetti | 7-6(2) 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 21, 2026 | QF |
| Felix Auger-Aliassime | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 19, 2026 | R16 |
| Learner Tien | 6-4 4-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 18, 2026 | R32 |
| Lorenzo Sonego | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 16, 2026 | R64 |
Frances Tiafoe's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Fils | 3-6 6-1 0-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Aug 23, 2026 | F |
Brandon Nakashima's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Fritz | 7-6(9) 4-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 21, 2026 | QF |
| Nuno Borges | 6-3 6-7(5) 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 19, 2026 | R16 |
| Daniil Medvedev | 6-7(3) 7-6(4) 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 18, 2026 | R32 |
| Aleksandar Kovacevic | 6-2 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 16, 2026 | R64 |