Medvedev loses to Nakashima at Cincinnati Open, breaks advertising boards

Daniil Medvedev lost to Brandon Nakashima at the Cincinnati Open on August 19, 2026, falling 6-7(3), 7-6(4), 6-1.

Medvedev wasted three match points and, in frustration, broke two advertising boards, knocked over microphones and received a code violation.

Nakashima, fresh from a Canadian Open final run, advanced to face Nuno Borges in the next round.