“Jerome Kim in five sets in 4 hours and 25 minutes overcome Brandon Nakashim in the 1/32 finals”, – WRITE: Sport.ua
In the second round, the Swiss beat Brandon Nakashim (USA, ATP 31), which is sown under the 30th number. Kim won five sets in 4 hours and 25 minutes.
US OPEN 2025. 1/64 finals
Brandon Nakashima (USA) [30] – Jerome Kim (Switzerland) [Q] – 6: 4, 6: 7 (2: 7), 5: 7, 6: 3, 6: 7 (8:10)
It was the first meeting of rivals.
Kim for the first time in his career plays in the main grid of the Grand Slam tournament. At the US Open, he started with qualifications and, in addition to Nazashi, also already passed Carlos Tatner, Michael Zena, Wu Iibina and Itana Quinn. His next rival will be the fourth ATP rating number Taylor Fritz.
Kim started the 485th ranking in 2024. In June, he made his debut in the top 300 and in the top 200 in July, and now goes 150 in Live rating.