Nakashima riding wave of career-best tennis

Brandon Nakashima arrived at the 2026 Cincinnati Open (August 8-23) riding momentum from a strong run at the Montreal Masters, where he reached his first-ever ATP Masters 1000 final. The American player credited his performance in the quarterfinals and semifinals in Montreal as some of the best tennis of his career. He now faces the challenge of maintaining that high level of play at the Cincinnati Open.