Christopher Eubanks vs Brandon Nakashima Prediction & Picks - ATP Houston

Prediction published on 4/4/25, 1:27 PM  by Tyler Doty | Modified on 1/13/26 at 6:45 AM in Tennis Picks

The quarter-finals have been announced for the ATP 250 tournament in Houston! In one of the quarter-finals, the American public will be treated to a 100% American duel between Christopher Eubanks and Brandon Nakashima for a place in the semi-finals.

Christopher Eubanks kicked off his clay-court season on home soil. Chris answered the call in the first round, defeating Australia's Rinky Hijikata (ranked 82nd in the world) in a duel lasting just under 2 hours. He then spent just 23 minutes on court in his Round of 8 match, as his opponent Kei Nishikori was forced to retire at the end of the first set. The American, who arrives sufficiently rested to enjoy a fine duel against his compatriot, will nevertheless have to give it his all to put the 6-match losing streak of recent weeks behind him.

Brandon Nakashima, seeded No. 4, spent just 1h20 on the courts at this Houston tournament, having played only his Round of 8 match, an easy win over compatriot Mackenzie McDonald. Stopped at this stage last year, the American is sure to give it his all to earn a place in the semi-finals this season. All the more so as he has just won his first 2 rounds at the BNP Paribas Open and Miami Open unlike his opponent who never got beyond the qualifying rounds or the first round.