Match Details
Fixture: (5) Brandon Nakashima vs Hamad Medjedovic
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Date: October 20, 2026
Tournament: Lyon Open
Round: First Round (Round of 32)
Venue: LDLC Arena, Lyon, France
Category: ATP 250
Surface: Hard (Indoor)
Prize Money: €757,320
Live Telecast: USA – Tennis Channel | UK – Sky Sports | Canada – TSN Premium
Brandon Nakashima vs Hamad Medjedovic preview
No. 5 seed Brandon Nakashima is set to lock horns with Hamad Medjedovic in his opening match at the 2026 Lyon Open. Nakashima made waves during the North American hardcourt swing earlier this season, reaching the semifinals of the Mubadala DC Open, finishing as the runner-up at the Canadian Open, and making it to the Cincinnati Open semifinals.
However, the American crashed out of the US Open in the second round. Nakashima’s Asian swing also produced early exits, as he lost his tournament opener at the Japan Open and suffered a third-round exit at the Shanghai Masters. The 25-year-old will be looking to get back to winning ways at the ATP 250 event in Lyon.
Medjedovic is also aiming to rediscover his form and snap his six-match losing streak, dating back to the second round of the Queen’s Club Championships. The Serb was last seen in action at the Shanghai Masters, where Thiago Agustin Tirante claimed a 6-4, 6-2 victory in their first-round clash.
Brandon Nakashima vs Hamad Medjedovic head-to-head
Nakashima and Medjedovic’s head-to-head record stands at 1-1, with the American securing a 7-6(5), 6-2 win in their most recent meeting at the 2025 Almaty Open.
Brandon Nakashima vs Hamad Medjedovic odds
(Odds via BetMGM)
Brandon Nakashima vs Hamad Medjedovic prediction
Nakashima enters the contest as the overwhelming favorite to triumph over Medjedovic. The American holds a 60.5% winning percentage on hard courts this season compared to Medjedovic’s 26.7%, giving him the upper hand in the indoor conditions at the Lyon Open.
The Serb will likely also find it difficult to challenge Nakashima’s serve, as the World No. 17 has won 78.3% of his first serve points this season and recorded a strong hold percentage of 87.8%. The American also holds a 34-30 win/loss record in 2026, while Medjedovic is at 12-14.
Given their recent results, Nakashima is expected to dominate his showdown against Medjedovic and continue his quest for his first title of the season.
Pick: Nakashima to win in straight sets
Brandon Nakashima vs Hamad Medjedovic betting tips
Tip 1: The match will have at least 18 games.
Tip 2: Nakashima to win a set with a score of 6-3 or better.
Edited by Urvi Mehra
