Brandon Nakashima Wins First ATP Tour Title

Brandon Nakashima won his first ATP Tour title at the San Diego Open beating Marcos Giron 6-4 6-4.

Match Highlights

This is his third tour-level final and his first win. It allows him back into the Top 50 of the world rankings and is now ranked at No.48. In an interview with the ATP Tour, Nakashima said about his win: Its a super special feeling for me. Playing in two finals last year and losing at both of them, I never thought this moment was going to happen again, to be in a final... let alone in my hometown of San Diego. To be able to win my first title is super special. This whole week I played at a high level. Im super proud of myself for all the hard work.When asked how it feels to have won his first ATP title in his hometown of San Diego, he said: It feels amazing. Its an unbelievable feeling just to come out here and have an ATP tournament here where I grew up, where I learned the game of tennis.I have all my family to thank. Theyve done an amazing job raising me. All my coaches, Im so thankful for all their hard work, in the juniors and up until now. There are just so many people here in San Diego that have helped me along the way and I just cant be more grateful.In his post-match interview, he also said: "My first ATP title in my hometown. To be able to capture my first title here, it's unbelievable. Amazing atmosphere out here tonight, and I just really want to say thank you for coming out and showing your support." "No matter the score out here today, I always knew there were going to be some tough moments," added Nakashima."I knew it wasn't going to come easy. I had to battle for every game. At the beginning of the second set, a couple of tight games. I lost my serve, but I think I regrouped pretty well in the next game. Happy to close it out on my serve."