Brandon Nakashima vs Mattia Bellucci Prediction & Picks - Dallas Open
ATP - Dallas Open
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by Bradley Gibbs | in Dallas Open Picks
On Monday, at the ATP event in Dallas, one of the more interesting matches, at least from a betting point of view, is the one between Brandon Nakashima and Mattia Bellucci, who will be meeting for the third time. For Nakashima, who is the higher-ranked player here, 2026 got off to a pleasing start, with the US player winning his first four matches, reaching the final of the event in Brisbane, Australia. However, such a run could not propel the world number 32 to bigger and better things. This will now be the first time that Nakashima has played since a first-round exit at the Australian Open over a fortnight ago.
Mattia Bellucci could only manage one match in Melbourne too, losing to Casper Ruud, but the Italian steadied himself to go on a nice run at the Challenger event in Manama last week, reaching the semi-finals. After that effort, he'll be looking to make a splash in Dallas, where he will be playing for the first time.
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Brandon Nakashima vs Mattia Bellucci Form
Brandon Nakashima and Mattia Bellucci Latest Matches
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Jan 18, 2026 - ATP Australian Open
Jan 11, 2026 - Brisbane International
Jan 9, 2026 - Brisbane International
Jan 9, 2026 - Brisbane International
Jan 7, 2026 - Brisbane International
Jan 5, 2026 - Brisbane International
1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
Jan 19, 2026 - ATP Australian Open
Jan 10, 2026 - ASB Classic
Jan 9, 2026 - ASB Classic
Jan 2, 2026 - Brisbane International
Oct 25, 2025 - Rolex Paris Masters
Oct 18, 2025 - Swiss Indoors ATP Basel
Brandon Nakashima - Mattia Bellucci Key Points
- Last time out, neither player won in straight sets.
- When the pair last met on a hard court, they shared three sets.
- Each of the previous two meetings between these two players has contained three sets.
- Only one of Brandon Nakashima's last five matches in the US or Canada contained the minimum number of sets.
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Our Brandon Nakashima vs Mattia Bellucci Prediction
Each of the previous matches between these two players have been hotly contested, with neither player finding it easy to dominate, so do not be surprised if this goes the distance. Frankly, if three sets are not player here then I'll be a little more surprised than then early odds may suggest.
Neither player comes into this tournament having looked all that comfortable last time out, meaning that neither player likely has the confidence to wrap this up in straight sets.
Our Brandon Nakashima vs Mattia Bellucci Pick: Over 2.5 Sets.
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