Aslan Karatsev vs Brandon Nakashima – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Western & Southern Open
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THE FACTS
When is Aslan Karatsev vs Brandon Nakashima on and what time does it start? Aslan Karatsev vs Brandon Nakashima will take place on Monday 15th August, 2022 – not before 16:00 (UK)
Where is Aslan Karatsev vs Brandon Nakashima taking place? Aslan Karatsev vs Brandon Nakashima will take place at Lindner Family Tennis Center in Ohio, USA
What surface is Aslan Karatsev vs Brandon Nakashima being played on? Aslan Karatsev vs Brandon Nakashima will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Aslan Karatsev vs Brandon Nakashima? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Aslan Karatsev vs Brandon Nakashima
What channel is Aslan Karatsev vs Brandon Nakashima on in the UK? Aslan Karatsev vs Brandon Nakashima will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Aslan Karatsev vs Brandon Nakashima in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Aslan Karatsev vs Brandon Nakashima live on Prime Video, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number 38 Aslan Karatsev started 2022 on fire with a third ATP title won at the Sydney Tennis Classic but the Russian appears to have run out of steam since, with a 14/20 record for the season after a fourth-straight defeat at the Canada Masters this week. That leaves the door open for 20-year-old Brandon Nakashima to excite the home crowd in Cincinnati as one of the more in-form Americans on tour right now. The current world number 63 would be well inside the top 40 after reaching the round of 16 at Wimbledon last month, losing out in a five-set epic to eventual runner-up Nick Kyrgios, but he reacted well to the controversial lack of points with back-to-back quarter-finals reached at the Atlanta Open and Los Cabos Open. A first meeting with Karatsev would normally be a serious test, with the Russian’s unorthodox playstyle tough to acclimatise to, but backing the youngster to win at least a set as the likelier victor here seems the sensible call.
