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
Jack Draper is set to begin his 2026 grass court season on Monday, June 22, playing on home turf against American fifth seed Brandon Nakashima in the first round of the Lexus Eastbourne Open.
Draper has experienced a mixed 2026 season, participating in only four tournaments over the past six months. He began at the Dubai Tennis Championships, exiting in the round of 16 to Arthur Rinderknech. This was followed by a quarterfinal appearance at Indian Wells, a first-round defeat at the Miami Open, and a withdrawal from the Barcelona Open due to a knee injury. Now returning to competition, Draper will compete in Eastbourne with Andy Murray in his coaching corner.
Conversely, Nakashima has had a strong start to his grass court season. At the recent HSBC Championships, he achieved victories over Marton Fucsovics and Ignacio Buse, and overcame top seed Alex de Minaur in the quarterfinals. His impressive run concluded in the semifinals when he lost to eventual champion Francisco Cerundolo.
Jack Draper vs Brandon Nakashima head-to-head record
The head-to-head record between Draper and Nakashima shows three previous encounters, with Draper leading 2-1. Nakashima won their first match in 2022, but Draper secured victories in their subsequent meetings 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
Both players appear evenly matched on paper. Draper holds a slight edge in their head-to-head record, but Nakashima has had a more successful 2026 season. His recent achievements on grass courts, coupled with Draper’s limited play this year, provide Nakashima with a potential 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
