Brandon Nakashima vs Frances Tiafoe Preview & Prediction | 2025 U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championships | Semi-final

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Brandon Nakashima meets former champion Frances Tiafoe in the semi-finals in Houston.

Ranking points: ATP 250

Start date/time: Saturday 5th April, 2025: UK – not before 8.10pm / US ET – not before 3.10pm / US PT – not before 12.10pm

Venue: River Oaks Country Club, Houston, USA 

Surface: Outdoor clay

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel

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Brandon Nakashima vs Frances Tiafoe prediction

Frances Tiafoe shrugged aside the frustration of a rain delay to reach his first semi-final since last year’s US Open. 

The second seed took four of 16 break points and was ruthless at the net as he moved 2-0 up in his head-to-head rivalry with Alex Michelsen thanks to a 7-5 6-1 victory. 

Tiafoe meets Brandon Nakashima next after the fourth seed made it three straight wins over Christopher Eubanks. The 23-year-old clocked up a solid 6-4 6-4 success over his compatriot to reach his second semi-final of the year. 

Nakashima hit seven aces and took two of his five break point opportunities as he not only made it two straight-sets wins in Houston, but has also reached the last four without facing a single break point in the tournament. 

Tiafoe leads 4-1 in the head-to-head but Nakashima did win their most recent encounter in Tokyo last year. 

We are backing Big Foe to make it ten wins from his last 11 in Houston to reach a third straight final. 

Brandon Nakashima vs Frances Tiafoe tip: Frances Tiafoe to win