Atlanta Open 2024: Brandon Nakashima vs Mackenzie McDonald preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick

Match Details

Fixture: (53) Brandon Nakashima vs (99) Mackenzie McDonald

Date: 22 July 2024

Tournament: Atlanta Open 2024

Round: Round of 32

Venue: Atlanta, United States

Category: ATP 250

Surface: Hard Court

Prize Money: $780,450

Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | India: Tennistv.com | UK - Sky Sports

Brandon Nakashima vs Mackenzie McDonald Preview

Brandon Nakashima will take on Mackenzie McDonald on the 22 July in the Atalanta Open in the Round of 32.

Both players are coming off their participation in the ATP Hall of Fame Open in Newport, where the highly seeded Nakashima reached only the second round, while McDonald reached third. In the last six months, Nakashima has won 56.35% of his second serve points compared to McDonald's 47.76%. Nakashima also has an advantage while defending breakpoints, successfully defending 69.29%, compared to McDonald's 46.81%.

While McDonald is the more experienced player of the two, he has recently had his share of struggles on the hard court. Over the last year, Nakashima has a win percentage of 63.74%, winning 58 and losing 33. Mcdonald's, meanwhile, stands at 43.9%, winning 18 and losing 23, which places Nakashima in a better position, coming into this fixture.

One interesting statistic that both the players share is that they have the best career winning percentage on the hard court, although Nakashima's 72% is on indoor hardcourt while McDonald's 58% is on outdoor hardcourt. Nakashima has played most of his matches in ITF competitions in the past year, while McDonald has been playing on the ATP tour. This difference in the level of competition in their recent experiences could affect the course of the match.

Brandon Nakashima vs Mackenzie McDonald Head-to-Head

Brandon Nakashima and Mackenzie McDonald have faced each other on the tour three times, with McDonald leading the rivalry 3-0. McDonald's victories over Nakashima have come at the ATP Acapulco in 2023, the Australian Open in 2023, and the ATP Cincinnati in 2021.

Brandon Nakashima vs Mackenzie McDonald odds

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Brandon Nakashima vs Mackenzie McDonald prediction

Irrespective of Mackenzie McDonald leading the head-to-head between the two players, Nakashima will be stepping into the fixture looking to improve his record against his opponent. Their average match-up with each other lasts around 3 hours, which means fans could expect an entertaining fixture.

Over the last year, Nakashima has played against opponents with an average rank of 240, while McDonald has played against opponents with an average rank of 144, which perhaps gives him an edge in the competition.

Though McDonald steps into the fixture already knowing his opponent's weaknesses, having won over him thrice, Nakashima has enjoyed a better win percentage in the last year. As the Atalanta Open starts up, this exciting fixture is the perfect opening to set the tone for a great tournament to follow.

Pick: Brandon Nakashima to win in straight sets