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Match Details
Fixture: (6) Brandon Nakashima vs Lorenzo Sonego
Date: December 31, 2024
Tournament: Bank of China Hong Kong Open 2025
Round: First round (Round of 32)
Venue: Victoria Park Tennis Stadium
Category: Bank of China Open
Surface: Outdoor hardcourt
Prize Money: US$ 730,000
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN
Lorenzo Sonego vs Brandon Nakashima preview
Sonego will take on sixth-seed Nakashima in the first round of Bank of China Hong Kong Open on Tuesday, December 31.
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Sonego had a moderate 2024, winning 20 of his 49 matches. He also fared pretty ordinarily in Grand Slams, failing to progress beyond the second round in any of them. Sonego lost to Calros Alcaraz in the second round of the Australian Open in 2024.
On the other hand, Nakashima won 27 of his 50 matches in 2024, thereby having a 54% winning ratio. To his credit, the 23-year-old American reached the fourth round of the US Open, upsetting Holger Rune in the process.
Both of the players should start the new season with a lot of hope, with Nakashima potentially entering his prime as a tennis player. Sonego is currently ranked just outside the top 50, but will fancy his chances of breaking into it.
Lorenzo Sonego vs Brandon Nakashima head-to-head
The two players have not met each other yet on the ATP Tour. Hence, their head-to-head stands at 0-0 at the moment.
Lorenzo Sonego vs Brandon Nakashima odds
All odds will be updated when available.
Lorenzo Sonego vs Brandon Nakashima prediction
Based on ranking and recent form, Nakashima will be the favorite entering the match. However, Sonego, on his day, is capable of giving the American a run for his money.
Nakashima has a powerful serve and a good forehand, which will always give him some advantage on faster surfaces, but his defence and return of serve are not of the highest quality. As a result, he often finds himself at the receiving end in longer exchanges from the baseline.
On the other hand, Nakashima has a powerful serve and a good backhand himself, which will give him a strong chance against the Italian. The American also has age by his side and is a better mover on the court. Hence, he might be able to overcome the Italian's resistance on Tuesday.
Pick: Nakashima to win in three sets.
