Career Timeline of Brandon Nakashima: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Brandon Nakashima, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Brandon Nakashima is a professional American tennis player. He reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 29 on May 5, 2025, and a doubles ranking of No. 193 on February 17, 2025. He is currently ranked as the No. 6 American singles player.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2016: Taylor Fritz at Memphis Open

In 2016, Taylor Fritz, at 18 years old, reached the final of the Memphis Open.

December 2018: ITF Junior Combined Ranking

On December 31, 2018, Nakashima reached an ITF junior combined ranking of world No. 3.

2018: ITF Junior Masters Win

In 2018, Brandon Nakashima won the ITF Junior Masters, which is the year-end tournament for top-ranked junior singles players, after earning two titles in boys' singles.

February 2020: Delray Beach Open Quarterfinals

In February 2020, Nakashima received a wildcard into the Delray Beach Open, marking his first ATP main draw event, where he reached the quarterfinals.

2020: World TeamTennis Debut

In 2020, Brandon Nakashima made his World TeamTennis debut with the Chicago Smash for their inaugural season.

August 2, 2021: Top 100 Ranking

As a result of a good run, Nakashima cracked the top 100 for the first time, coming in at world No. 89 on August 2, 2021, a day before his 20th birthday.

October 2021: Career-High Singles Ranking

In October 2021, as a qualifier at the European Open, Nakashima reached the quarterfinals. As a result, he achieved a new career-high singles ranking of No. 70 on October 25, 2021.

2021: Next Generation ATP Finals Qualification and Nomination

In 2021, Nakashima qualified for the Next Generation ATP Finals as the fourth seed, recognizing his success among players aged 21 and under. He was also nominated ATP Newcomer of the Year in 2021.

July 2022: Wimbledon Championships and Top 50 Ranking

In July 2022, at the Wimbledon Championships, Nakashima reached the fourth round of a major for the first time. On July 11, 2022, he reached the top 50 in the rankings, at world No. 49.

2022: French Open Third Round

At the 2022 French Open, Nakashima reached the third round of a major for the first time.

2022: San Diego Open Win and Next Generation ATP Finals Title

In 2022, Nakashima won his first career title at the San Diego Open. In 2022, he also won the Next Generation ATP Finals title undefeated.

2022: ATP Tour Titles and Next Generation ATP Finals

In 2022, Nakashima won two ATP Tour titles combined, one in singles and one in doubles. Also in 2022, he won the Next Generation ATP Finals.

September 2023: Exited the Top 100

On September 25, 2023, Brandon Nakashima exited the top 100, despite a second round appearance at the 2023 Citi Open and a third round appearance at the 2023 Winston-Salem Open.

October 2023: Fall out of the top 150

Despite reaching the third round at the ATP 1000 in Shanghai in October 2023, Brandon Nakashima fell out of the top 150 on October 30, 2023.

January 2024: Return to Top 100

Brandon Nakashima returned to the top 100 at No. 96 on January 29, 2024, following a title at the 2024 Tenerife Challenger in Spain.

June 2024: BOSS Open Semifinals and Top 65 Ranking

In June 2024, at the BOSS Open in Stuttgart, Nakashima reached the semifinals and returned to the top 65 in the rankings on June 17, 2024.

July 2024: Top 55 Ranking

In July 2024, following the Queen's Club Championships and Wimbledon Championships, Brandon Nakashima returned to the top 55 in the rankings on July 15, 2024.

August 2024: Top 50 Ranking and Cincinnati Open

In August 2024, following the National Bank Open, Nakashima reached back the top 50 in the rankings on August 12, 2024. He also received a wildcard for the main draw of the Cincinnati Open in August 2024.

September 2024: US Open Fourth Round and Top 40 Ranking

In September 2024, at the US Open, Brandon Nakashima reached the fourth round and moved into the top 40 in the rankings on September 9, 2024.

2024: ATP 500 2024 Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell

In 2024, at the ATP 500 Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell, Brandon Nakashima defeated second seed Andrey Rublev, marking his second top 10 win in his career.

February 2025: Best Doubles Ranking

In February 2025, Brandon Nakashima achieved his best doubles ranking of No. 193.

March 2025: Career-High Ranking

In March 2025, at the ATP 500 Abierto Mexicano Telcel in Acapulco, Brandon Nakashima reached the semifinals and as a result, reached a new career-high ranking of world No. 33 on March 3, 2025.