Nakashima to Face Carabelli in Indian Wells Matchup

Brandon Nakashima and Camilo Ugo Carabelli will meet in the 2nd round of the BNP Paribas Open on Friday.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Brandon Nakashima, the world No. 30, will take on Camilo Ugo Carabelli, ranked No. 67, in the 2nd round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California on Friday at 3:00 pm local time. The match will be streamed live on tennistv.com and bet365, and will also be broadcast on Tennis Channel in the United States.

Why it matters

This matchup between rising stars Nakashima and Carabelli will provide an exciting clash in the early rounds of one of tennis' biggest tournaments. Both players are looking to make a deep run and gain valuable ranking points and prize money.

The details

Nakashima and Carabelli have faced off once before, with Nakashima winning in 3 sets at the Mutua Madrid Open last year. Nakashima is coming off a semifinal appearance in Acapulco, while Carabelli won a Challenger title in Rosario earlier this season. The winner of this match will advance to the 3rd round of the BNP Paribas Open.

  • The match is scheduled for Friday, March 6, 2026 at 3:00 pm local time in Indian Wells, California.

The players

Brandon Nakashima

A 30-year-old American tennis player currently ranked world No. 30. He reached the semifinals in Acapulco earlier this season.

Camilo Ugo Carabelli

A 67th-ranked Argentinian tennis player who won a Challenger title in Rosario in 2026.

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What’s next

The winner of this 2nd round match will advance to face the winner of the match between [Player A] and [Player B] in the 3rd round on Sunday.

The takeaway

This early-round clash between Nakashima and Carabelli provides an opportunity for both players to gain momentum and build their profiles heading into the latter stages of the prestigious BNP Paribas Open.