Brandon Nakashima vs. Jerome Kym: Predictions, Where to Watch
Brandon Nakashima squares off against qualifier Jerome Kym today in the 2025 U.S. Open second round this morning in Flushing, Queens.
Nakashima, currently ranked No. 31, is riding high after an epic five-set opening round win over Jesper de Jong — passing a key test of his resilience and ability to raise his game under pressure.
However, the 24-year-old American’s first-round difficulties raise questions over whether he can meet or beat his 2024 performance at the Open, where he reached the Round of 16 after beating Lorenzo Musetti in four sets.
This time around, if Nakashima passes this second-round hurdle, he’d face the winner of Lloyd Harris-Taylor Fritz in the third round. He’s beaten Fritz once before. So it’s possible — but he’ll need a cleaner game today.
The 6’6″ Kym, ranked around No. 179, is making waves as a qualifier. The 21-year-old Swiss has shown resolve — surviving three rounds of qualifying before earning a dramatic first-round victory over Ethan Quinn. This is his first run in a Grand Slam main draw. So nerves may be a factor, but he has enough skill to pull off an upset.
Nakashima-Kym Head-to-Head
This is their first professional meeting.
Prediction
Nakashima in 4 sets. The American’s first-round performance suggests he may be tested once again today against Kym, whose capabilities haven’t quite matched his record. Expect Kym to push Nakashima early on, perhaps even take a set, but no more than a set.
How to Watch Brandon Nakashima vs. Jerome Kym
This morning’s second-round match between Brandon Nakashima and Jerome Kym is scheduled to start at approximately 11:00 AM Eastern on Court 12.
Some of the match may air live on ESPN, but its whip-around coverage of the tournament begins later at 11:30 AM. Dedicated match feeds are available to ESPN+ subscribers.
A live stream of ESPN is available on the ESPN app and website to those with cable, satellite, or live streaming packages that include the network.
Nakashima vs. Kym
Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Scheduled Start Time: 11:00 AM Eastern
Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing, NY
Court: Court 12
TV: ESPN (whip-around coverage)
Streaming: ESPN app and website, ESPN+ (dedicated match stream)