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Vacherot and Nakashima to Face Off in Acapulco Quarterfinal
The two players will meet on Thursday at 9:00 pm local time on the GRANDSTAND court.
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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Valentin Vacherot, ranked world no. 27, will take on Brandon Nakashima, ranked world no. 29, in the quarterfinal of the Abierto Mexicano Telcel tournament in Acapulco, Mexico on Thursday at 9:00 pm local time. The two players have met once before, with Nakashima winning their previous encounter at the USA F25 (Laguna Niguel) tournament in 2026.
Why it matters
This quarterfinal matchup features two rising stars in men's tennis, with both players looking to advance in the Acapulco tournament and continue building momentum in the 2026 season.
The details
Vacherot, a Monegasque player, has a 7-4 win-loss record so far in 2026. He has already defeated Chak Lam Coleman Wong and Gael Monfils to reach the quarterfinals in Acapulco. Nakashima, an American player, has an 8-4 win-loss record in 2026 and has defeated Elias Ymer and Patrick Kypson to set up this quarterfinal clash with Vacherot.
- The match is scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2026 at 9:00 pm local time.
- Vacherot and Nakashima have met once before, with Nakashima winning their previous encounter at the USA F25 (Laguna Niguel) tournament in 2026.
The players
Valentin Vacherot
A Monegasque tennis player ranked world no. 27 with a 7-4 win-loss record in 2026. He has defeated Chak Lam Coleman Wong and Gael Monfils to reach the quarterfinals in Acapulco.
Brandon Nakashima
An American tennis player ranked world no. 29 with an 8-4 win-loss record in 2026. He has defeated Elias Ymer and Patrick Kypson to set up this quarterfinal clash with Vacherot.
What’s next
The winner of the Vacherot vs. Nakashima quarterfinal match will advance to the semifinals of the Abierto Mexicano Telcel tournament in Acapulco.
The takeaway
This quarterfinal matchup in Acapulco features two rising stars in men's tennis, Valentin Vacherot and Brandon Nakashima, who are both looking to build momentum in the 2026 season and advance in this prestigious tournament.
