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Brandon Nakashima Triumphs at UTS Rio, Securing First Title in Dominant Fashion

July 19, 2026Pablo Navarro2 мин

Brandon Nakashima has emerged as the champion of UTS Rio, presented by XP, after a decisive 3-0 victory over the promising 17-year-old Guto Miguel in the final. Nakashima secured the win with scores of 15-14, 17-14, and 15-13. This remarkable achievement places Nakashima in an esteemed group of players who have won their debut UTS tournaments, a feat previously accomplished by Jack Draper at UTS London in 2023, Tomas Machac at UTS Acapulco in 2025, and Francisco Cerundolo at UTS Hong Kong in 2025. The 40-minute final highlighted Nakashima's unwavering consistency in overcoming the challenge posed by the young Miguel.

Brandon Nakashima Crowned UTS Rio Champion in Decisive Final Victory

Brandon Nakashima clinched the UTS Rio championship, presented by XP, on Saturday. He defeated Guto Miguel with a clean sweep, winning 3-0 (15-14, 17-14, 15-13). This victory makes Nakashima one of the select few to win a UTS title in their first attempt, a distinction previously held by Jack Draper (London 2023), Tomas Machac (Acapulco 2025), and Francisco Cerundolo (Hong Kong 2025). The final match, lasting 40 minutes, showcased Nakashima's impressive and consistent performance against the 17-year-old prospect Miguel.

Nakashima Claims UTS Rio Title After Dominating Miguel in Final

Brandon Nakashima secured the UTS Rio presented by XP title on Saturday, defeating 17-year-old prospect Guto Miguel in a dominant 3-0 final. The scores were 15-14, 17-14, and 15-13. With this win, Nakashima joins the exclusive club of players who have won the UTS title on their first attempt, a list that includes Jack Draper (London 2023), Tomas Machac (Acapulco 2025), and Francisco Cerundolo (Hong Kong 2025). The 40-minute final demonstrated Nakashima's exceptional consistency against the young competitor.

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Brandon Nakashima Claims UTS Rio Title in Dominant Final, Defeats 17-Year-Old Prospect Guto Miguel 3-0

Brandon Nakashima captured the UTS Rio presented by XP championship on Saturday, sweeping Guto Miguel 3-0 (15-14, 17-14, 15-13). This victory places him among an exclusive group of first-time UTS winners, a feat previously achieved by Jack Draper (London 2023), Tomas Machac (Acapulco 2025), and Francisco Cerundolo (Hong Kong 2025). The 40-minute final showcased Nakashima’s clinical consistency against the 17-year-old prospect.