Brandon Nakashima vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Preview & Prediction | 2026 Brisbane International | First Round

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Brandon Nakashima and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina kick off their respective campaigns against each other in the first-round of the Brisbane International. 

Ranking points: ATP 250

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Venue: Queensland Tennis Centre, Brisbane, Australia

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel

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Brandon Nakashima vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina prediction

Brandon Nakashima was consistent for most of the year, making three semi-finals on the ATP Tour and five further quarter-finals. Nevertheless, he has not made a tour-level final since winning his first title in San Diego over three years ago. He will be aiming to break inside the top 30 this season and has the ability to do so.

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina is his first-round opponent in Brisbane. The Spaniard begins the 2026 season at his highest ever ranking of 14 in the world. He enjoyed his best year on tour last season, making four finals, but a first title on the ATP Tour still alluded him. He was painfully close in Washington last summer, but lost to Alex De Minaur despite holding championship points.

The head-to-head is 2-0 in Davidovich Fokina’s favour, and he’s won both encounters in straight sets on hard courts. Nevertheless, they have not faced each other since March 2023. Davidovich Fokina did seem to be running out of steam during parts of last season, but he’s likely to be ready and refreshed here. He should be getting through to the next round.

Brandon Nakashima vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina tip: Alejandro Davidovich Fokina to win