Match Details
Fixture: (5) Brandon Nakashima vs Jack Draper
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Tournament: Lexus Eastbourne Open 2026
Round: First Round (Round of 32)
Venue: Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club, Eastbourne, United Kingdom
Category: ATP 250
Surface: Grass (Outdoors)
Prize Money: €773,465
Live Telecast: USA – Tennis Channel | UK – Tennis Channel, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport | Canada – TSN+
Jack Draper vs Brandon Nakashima preview
On Monday, June 22, Jack Draper will kick off his 2026 grass season on home ground as he takes on American fifth seed Brandon Nakashima in the opening round of the Lexus Eastbourne Open.
Draper has had a lukewarm season so far, having competed only four times in the last six months. He kicked off his year at the Dubai Tennis Championships, where he made a round of 16 exit against Arthur Rinderknech. He then registered a quarterfinals appearance at Indian Wells, before being shown the door in the first round at the Miami Open and withdrawing from the Barcelona Open due to a knee injury. Now, after a brief hiatus from competition, Draper enters Eastbourne with former Grand Slam champion Andy Murray in his coaching box.
On the other hand, Nakashima had an incredible start to his grass swing. Competing at the HSBC Championships last week, the American clinched wins over Marton Fucsovics and Ignacio Buse in his opening round matches, before pulling off a major upset to outdo top seed Alex de Minaur in the quarterfinals. Nakashima’s phenomenal run came to an end in the semifinals when he fell short against eventual champion Francisco Cerundolo.
Jack Draper vs Brandon Nakashima head-to-head record
Draper and Nakashima have previously competed against each other thrice, and it is the Brit who holds a 2-1 advantage in their head-to-head record. While Nakashima won the duo’s maiden meeting in 2022, Draper beat the American at the Boss Open in 2024 and the Queen’s Club Championships in 2025.
Jack Draper vs Brandon Nakashima odds
(To be updated)
Jack Draper vs Brandon Nakashima prediction
On paper, Draper and Nakashima enter this battle evenly matched. While the Brit holds an edge in the duo’s head-to-head record, Nakashima is the one who has enjoyed a stronger 2026. Additionally, the fifth seed’s recent exploits on grass and Draper’s lack of competitive outings in 2026 give Nakashima an added advantage.
Pick: Brandon Nakashima to win in three sets.
Jack Draper vs Brandon Nakashima betting tips
Tip 1: Both players to win at least one set.
Tip 2: The match will have at least 21 games.
Edited by Riddhi Acharya