Nakashima beat Lehecka 4-3 (7/5), 4-3 (8/6), 4-2. The ATP Next Gen Finals features the eight best players that are 21 years old and younger on the ATP Tour.
The American had won his first ATP Title this year in San Diego. He follows Carlos Alcaraz’s footsteps and won the ATP Next Gen Finals last year.
Nakashima is the first American to win the event.
“I am super happy right now,” Nakashima said.
“It was a great tournament, this whole week. This final was another tough match. Just a few points that could have gone either way. I am happy with my level today. It is a good way to finish off the year.”
“It was a final, so there are going to be some pressure moments. There were some nerves at the beginning, but I am happy I was able to turn it around quickly and close it out at the end.”
It was a hard-fought match and Nakashima had to fight back against being 1-3 in the first set and save two set points in the second tie-breaker.
“Being American and being able to play here in Milan is the best feeling in the world,” Nakashima said.
“I am going to take the [title] back to the United States and now take some time off.”
“My team means everything to me. Together we have had such a great year, working well together. I am happy with where we are at right now and we are going to enjoy this one.”