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by Lou Aguila | in ATP Miami Picks
Big-serving Brandon Nakashima of the United States takes on veteran Roberto Carballes of Spain in an action-packed second-round slugfest at the 2025 Miami Open on Friday.
Nakashima aims to build on her round-of-16 stint at the Indian Wells Open, the first ATP 1000 tournament of the year. The American posted two straight sets win over Rinky Hijakata 7-5 6-1 and Matteo Arnaldi 6-2 6-4 before running out of steam against Ben Shelton 7-6(6) 6-1 in the fourth round of that tourney.
Meanwhile, Carballes Baena finally made it into the second round with a 6-3 3-6 7-6(5) win over Christopher O’Connell of Australia in their rematch on Thursday. Before his breakthrough win, Carballes Baena had absorbed five consecutive first-round exits, including a 6-3 0-6 6-1 at the hands of O’Connell at Indian Wells.
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Brandon Nakashima vs Roberto Carballes Baena Form
Brandon Nakashima and Roberto Carballes Baena Latest Matches
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Mar 12, 2025 - ATP Indian Wells
Mar 10, 2025 - ATP Indian Wells
Mar 8, 2025 - ATP Indian Wells
Feb 28, 2025 - ATP Acapulco Open
Feb 27, 2025 - ATP Acapulco Open
Feb 26, 2025 - ATP Acapulco Open
1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
Mar 19, 2025 - ATP Miami
Mar 5, 2025 - ATP Indian Wells
Feb 25, 2025 - ATP Acapulco Open
Feb 18, 2025 - ATP Rio Open
Feb 10, 2025 - ATP Buenos Aires
Feb 5, 2025 - Dallas Open
Brandon Nakashima - Roberto Carballes Baena Key Points
- Brandon Nakashima reached the fourth round of the 2025 Indian Wells Open.
- Brandon Nakashima is 8-7 in the 2025 ATP season.
- Roberto Carballes Baena is 6-8 in the 2025 ATP season.
- Roberto Carballes Baena snapped a five-match losing streak with a three-set win over Christopher O’Connell in the first round of the 2025 Miami Open.
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Our Brandon Nakashima vs Roberto Carballes Baena Prediction
Brandon Nakashima is 7-3 in his last 10 matches and cleared the first round in his last three tournaments. Carballes Baena needed a rematch with O’Connell, their second duel in two weeks, to end a streak of five consecutive first-round exits. The American had a bad habit of getting complacent when playing against lowly opponents. However, It seems Nakashima has already taken care of that tendency as he has imposed on his last three first-round foes, beating them all in straight sets. Our betting prediction for Brandon Nakashima vs. Roberto Carballes Baena: Brandon Nakashima 2-0.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
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