Roberto Bautista Agut vs Brandon Nakashima Preview & Prediction | 2025 Monte-Carlo Masters | First Round

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Spanish veteran Roberto Bautista Agut takes on American Brandon Nakashima in the first round of the Monte-Carlo Masters

Ranking points: ATP 1000

Start date/time: Tuesday 8th April, 2025: UK – not before TBC / US ET – not before TBC / US PT – not before TBC

Venue: Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France

Surface: Outdoor clay

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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Roberto Bautista Agut vs Brandon Nakashima prediction

Roberto Bautista Agut began his clay court season at the Romanian Open, where he defeated Yunchaokete Bu but then lost to Francisco Comesana in three sets at the round of 16 stage. His form prior to that event was very poor, with early losses in Qatar, Indian Wells and Miami.

Brandon Nakashima reached the semi-finals of the Houston Open in his first event on clay this season, losing a tight two-set match with compatriot Frances Tiafoe. He produced encouraging performances at Indian Wells and Miami, making the fourth round in both before losing to Ben Shelton and Grigor Dimitrov respectively.

Bautista Agut won the only match between the pair at Halle on grass two years ago, but they’ve not played on clay before. Nakashima has begun his clay court season with a decent run in Houston and we’re backing the young American to outlast the 36-year-old and make it through to the next round.

Roberto Bautista Agut vs Brandon Nakashima tip: Brandon Nakashima to win 2-1