Brandon Nakashima Advances to Queen’s ATP 500 Final After Defeating Francisco Cerundolo

Brandon Nakashima secured a hard-fought victory over Francisco Cerundolo in the semi-finals of the 2026 ATP 500 Queen’s Club Championships, advancing to the final with a 6-4, 7-6(5) win on Saturday, June 20, 2026, according to L’Équipe. The match, held at the Queen’s Club in London, marked a significant milestone for Nakashima, who improved his ATP ranking ahead of the Wimbledon Championships.

According to ATP Tour records, Nakashima, the 27th-ranked American, extended his 2026 season record to 12-3, while Cerundolo, the 34th-ranked Argentine, saw his campaign end with a 10-5 overall record. The semi-final was the first career meeting between the two players, with Nakashima winning in two sets after a tense second-set tiebreak.

The match began with Nakashima dominating the opening set, breaking Cerundolo’s serve in the fourth game and holding serve to take the set 6-4. Cerundolo, however, regrouped in the second set