Brandon Nakashima vs Alex Michelsen Preview & Prediction | 2026 US Open | Second Round

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In-form Brandon Nakashima takes on fellow American Alex Michelsen for the first time, as the second round of the US Open continues.

Start date/time: 2 September 2026 at 4:00 pm

Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York, USA

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – ESPN

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – ESPN+

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Brandon Nakashima vs Alex Michelsen prediction

Brandon Nakashima's complete dismantling of Sebastian Baez in the first round should not have come as a surprise given that the American has been on an absolute tear in the North American swing, reaching a final and two semi-finals in the build-up to Flushing Meadows.

The 25-year-old, currently at a career-high of 17 in the world, dropped just three games against Baez as all facets of his game worked in tandem.

Compatriot Alex Michelsen was also a comfortable first-round victor, with the 22-year-old defeating Federico Cina 6-4, 6-1, 6-0 on Monday to equal his best run at the US Open.

The crowd will be pumped for this clash between two Californians, and although Michelsen is playing some good stuff at the moment, it is difficult to look past the red-hot Nakashima.

Brandon Nakashima vs Alex Michelsen tip: Brandon Nakashima to win