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Nakashima Advances in Erste Bank Open, Faces Tough Opponent Next

10/21/2025

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Brandon Nakashima defeated Luciano Darderi 6-2, 7-5 in the Erste Bank Open first round in Vienna on October 20, 2025, advancing to the second round.
Nakashima, ranked No. 32, will face either Karen Khachanov or Tallon Griekspoor in the next round.
Darderi struggled on hardcourts, holding a 6-12 record on this surface.
The Erste Bank Open serves as a precursor to Paris Masters, with Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev competing.

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Brandon Nakashima defeated Luciano Darderi 6-2, 7-5 in the Erste Bank Open first round in Vienna on October 20, 2025, advancing to the second round.
Nakashima, ranked No. 32, will face either Karen Khachanov or Tallon Griekspoor in the next round.
Darderi struggled on hardcourts, holding a 6-12 record on this surface.
The Erste Bank Open serves as a precursor to Paris Masters, with Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev competing.