Brandon Nakashima vs Alexander Zverev Preview & Prediction | 2026 Indian Wells Open (BNP Paribas Open) | Third Round

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Brandon Nakashima meets Alexander Zverev in the third round of the 2026 BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden

Ranking points: ATP 1000

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Venue: Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Indian Wells, USA

Surface: Outdoor hard

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

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

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Brandon Nakashima vs Alexander Zverev prediction

Alexander Zverev claims he feels different about his chances at Indian Wells this year.

The German shrugged off an early exit in Acapulco with an impressive 6-3 6-4 opener against Matteo Berrettini.

The fourth seed is a two-time quarter-finalist here and will hope for a rare, deep run at the tournament this time around.

Next up, he meets Brandon Nakashima, who eased to a 6-3 6-4 win over Camilo Ugo Carabelli.

Sascha leads the head-to-head 5-0 and won both matches last year in straight sets.

Nakashima has too much scar tissue in this match-up and with Zverev feeling good about his game, all indicators point to another routine victory.

Brandon Nakashima vs Alexander Zverev tip: Alexander Zverev to win 2-0