Brandon Nakashima vs Alex Michelsen - Betting Tips, Predictions & Live Stream Guide for the US Open
Brandon Nakashima enters the 2026 US Open second-round clash against Alex Michelsen in red-hot form, having won 13 of his last 16 matches and recently breaking into the ATP Top 20. Under new coach Wayne Ferreira, Nakashima has scored big wins and dominated opponents. Michelsen, meanwhile, is struggling with a 1-9 record against Top 20 players this year and has yet to claim an ATP title. With Nakashima’s momentum, he’s the clear favorite. Viewers can catch the action live on Stake.com, with simple sign-up and streaming instructions available.
- Michelsen has lost 12 of his last 13 vs Top 20 players
- Nakashima has won 10 of his previous 12 matches
- I think Nakashima will maintain his form at the US Open
Brandon Nakashima is in career best form, winning 13 of 16 matches under new coach Wayne Ferreira. Alex Michelsen is on a terrible run of form against Top 20 players which means my money is on Nakashima.
| Brandon Nakashima | Alex Michelsen | |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality | United States | United States |
| Age | 25 (3 August 2001) | 22 (25 August 2004) |
| Height | 6'2" (1.88m) | 6'4" (1.93m) |
| Plays | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Ranking | 17 | 46 |
| Career High | 17 (August 2026) | 30 (July 2025) |
| ATP Tour Titles | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 ATP Tour Titles | 0 | 0 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 0 | 0 |
| US Open Best Result | Fourth Round (2024) | Second Round (2023, 2024) |
HTH
This will be the first match between Brandon Nakashima and Alex Michelsen.
Nakashima Breaks Into the Top 20
Brandon Nakashima is in career best form since hiring new coach Wayne Ferreira. He beat two seeds on his way to the Washington semi-finals where he lost in 3 sets to Taylor Fritz.
The American went a step further in Montreal, taking out three seeds on his way to the final where he lost 6-3 7-6 to Ben Shelton.
He beat Daniil Medvedev and Taylor Fritz to get to the semis in Cincinnati, beaten 7-5 6-3 by Frances Tiafoe.
Climbing into the Top 20 for the first time, the 25-year-old showed why at the US Open by crushing Sebastian Baez 6-2 6-1 6-0 in the first round. It was total dominance, Nakashima winning 67% of the points and saving all three break points.
Michelsen Stagnating on the ATP Tour
Alex Michelsen has been in the Top 50 for two years but remains without a title. He lost to Taylor Fritz in the Washington quarter-finals and Daniel Merida Aguilar in the third round in Montreal.
The 22-year-old met Fritz again in the second round in Cincinnati, going down 6-3 6-4 in 85 minutes.
Michelsen had a relatively easy assignment in the first round in New York, beating World No.181 Federico Cina 6-4 6-1 6-0. He won 49% of his 2nd serves and saved all six break points.
How to Watch Brandon Nakashima vs Alex Michelsen Live
- Event: 2026 US Open
- Round: Second Round
- Date: Wednesday 2 September 2026
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Verdict
Alex Michelsen is 1-9 against Top 20 players this year and Brandon Nakashima is in career best form. Nakashima should be too strong at the US Open.
Nakashima -1.5
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