Cincinnati OH, U.S.A. Hard Masters 1000 Round of 64

Brandon Nakashima vs Alexander Blockx Prediction

Brandon Nakashima

Rank: #32
73%
VS

Alexander Blockx

Rank: #121
27%
Predicted Games Played: 22.0
Predicted Winner: Brandon Nakashima

Ranking Trends

Brandon Nakashima

  • Current Rank: #32 (2025-07-28)
  • 3 Months Ago: #29 (2025-05-05)
  • 6 Months Ago: #42 (2025-02-03)
  • 9 Months Ago: #37 (2024-11-04)
  • 12 Months Ago: #49 (2024-08-12)

Alexander Blockx

  • Current Rank: #121 (2025-07-28)
  • 3 Months Ago: #145 (2025-05-05)
  • 6 Months Ago: #151 (2025-02-03)
  • 9 Months Ago: #252 (2024-11-04)
  • 12 Months Ago: #265 (2024-08-12)

Player Metrics

Brandon Nakashima

Form Index: 49.4
ELO Rating: 1245.6
Glicko2 Rating: 1603.4
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 12.4
Clay: 10.6
Grass: 11.7
Serve Rating: 98.0
Return Rating: 84.2

Alexander Blockx

Form Index: 53.5
ELO Rating: 395.5
Glicko2 Rating: 1537.3
Current Fatigue (minutes): 224.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 4.0
Clay: 2.1
Grass: 2.4
Serve Rating: 93.5
Return Rating: 85.2

Recent Matches

Brandon Nakashima
❌ ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅

  • Last Match: ❌ vs Ben Shelton (1-2) hard Toronto 156 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Ethan Quinn (2-0) hard Toronto 112 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ❌ vs Alex de Minaur (0-2) hard Washington 95 min
  • 4th Last Match: ✅ vs Cameron Norrie (2-0) hard Washington 107 min
  • 5th Last Match: ✅ vs Ethan Quinn (2-0) hard Washington 80 min

Alexander Blockx
✅ ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅

  • Last Match: ✅ vs Marcos Giron (2-1) hard Cincinnati 111 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Luca Nardi (2-0) hard Cincinnati 83 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ✅ vs Alibek Kachmazov (1-0) hard Cincinnati 30 min
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Dalibor Svrcina (0-2) hard Toronto 78 min
  • 5th Last Match: ✅ vs Duje Ajdukovic (2-0) hard Toronto 87 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

0
Brandon Nakashima
vs
0
Alexander Blockx
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

The match between Brandon Nakashima and Alexander Blockx is set to take place at the Cincinnati Masters 1000, on hard courts in Ohio. With Nakashima currently ranked 32nd and Blockx ranked 121st, the expectations lean heavily towards Nakashima, who has a 72.84% probability of winning compared to Blockx's 27.16%. The predicted total number of games played in this encounter is 22.0.

Match Analysis

Nakashima enters this match with a solid form index of 49.37, an Elo rating of 1245.57, and a fatigue level of 0, indicating he has not yet spent significant time on court during this tournament. His surface strength index of 12.42 showcases his adaptability on hard courts, while his mean serve index of 98.04 suggests a significant advantage in serving capability over Blockx, who has a mean serve index of 93.50, marking a difference greater than 5 points. Blockx, ranked 121st, has a form index of 53.47 and an Elo rating of 395.47, but his fatigue level of 224 minutes is concerning and may impact his performance. In their recent performances, Nakashima has had mixed results, with a record of 1-2 in his last three matches, most recently losing to Ben Shelton in Toronto. On the other hand, Blockx has been in better form lately, winning all three of his past matches in Cincinnati, although these victories came against lower-ranked opponents. This discrepancy in the quality of competition faced may play a crucial role in their matchup.

Final Prediction

Nakashima's higher ranking, superior serving capabilities, and the lack of fatigue give him a clear edge over Blockx in this matchup. A key factor to monitor will be Nakashima's ability to capitalize on his serve, which could significantly dictate the outcome of the game.