"I got nothing to lose": Nakashima on mindset heading into clash with in-form Medvedev during Indian Wells

Rising American talent Brandon Nakashima is focusing on “having fun” and playing his best tennis against Daniil Medvedev in the second round of the ongoing 2023 BNP Paribas Open Indian Wells Masters

Nakashima defeated compatriot John Isner 7-6(7), 6-3 in the opening round on Wednesday (March 8). He will now take on fifth seed Medvedev for a place in the last 32 on Friday.

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In an interview with Tennis Channel, Nakashima was questioned about his strategy for facing Medvedev. While acknowledging that it will be a "tough match," he stated that he has "nothing to lose" and will just try to give his best.

"Yeah I mean look it’s gonna be a tough match for sure. You know he’s been at the top of the game for so long now. I've always loved watching him play on TV so I’m super excited about it. You know I got nothing to lose going into that match so I’m just going to try to have fun, play my game out there and give my best effort," Nakashima said.

Meanwhile, Medvedev has bounced back from an early exit at the 2023 Australian Open in emphatic fashion. Since his defeat to Sebastian Korda in the third round in Melbourne, the Russian has won 14 consecutive matches to capture the Rotterdam Open, Qatar Open and the Dubai Tennis Championships.