Acapulco, Mexico – Brandon Nakashima and Elias Ymer will face off for the first time in their careers in the opening round of the Abierto Mexicano Telcel tournament. The match is scheduled for Monday at 8:30 pm on Grandstand.

Match Details

• Tournament: Abierto Mexicano Telcel
• Round: First Round
• Date: Monday, February 24, 2026
• Time: 01:10 UTC / 8:30 pm local time
• Location: Grand Stand Callente, Acapulco, Mexico

Prediction and Odds

Tennis Tonic predicts that Brandon Nakashima will win the match in two sets. Current odds favor Nakashima:

• Brandon Nakashima: 1.166
• Elias Ymer: 5.1

Live streaming of the match is available on Bet365, requiring a funded account or a bet placed within the last 24 hours. (18+ BeGambleAware)

Player Profiles

Brandon Nakashima

Ranked no. 29, Nakashima’s 2026 record stands at 6-4 with a 5-3 record on hard courts. He recently lost to Lam Coleman Wong in the second round of the Delray Beach tournament (6-4, 7-6(4)) on February 18th. His best result this season was reaching the final in Brisbane. Nakashima has an overall career record of 265-174.

Elias Ymer

This will be the first career meeting between Nakashima and Ymer.

Head-to-Head Record

There is no prior head-to-head record between Brandon Nakashima and Elias Ymer, making this their first encounter on the main tour.

Did You Realize?

What we have is the first time Brandon Nakashima and Elias Ymer will be competing against each other in a professional tennis match.