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Nakashima Battles Jacquet in Lyon Open Thriller
22 Oct
Summary
- Brandon Nakashima advanced to the second round after a tough three-set match.
- Kyrian Jacquet defeated Matteo Berrettini in his first-round match.
- This marks the first career meeting between Nakashima and Jacquet.
Fifth seed Brandon Nakashima and qualifier Kyrian Jacquet are set to clash in the second round of the Lyon Open on October 22, 2026. The match will be held at the LDLC Arena in Lyon, France, on an indoor hard surface as part of the ATP 250 category.
Nakashima navigated a difficult first-round match, triumphing over Hamad Medjedovic in three sets with a final score of 7-6, 6-7, 6-2. His victory marked his 35th win of the season.
Jacquet earned his place in the main draw by winning two qualifying matches and then secured a significant upset against Matteo Berrettini in the first round, winning 7-6, 7-5.
This will be the inaugural meeting between Nakashima and Jacquet, with neither player holding a head-to-head advantage. Nakashima, with a strong 12-2 record on hardcourts against players outside the top 50 this year, is predicted to win.
