for this score does not reflect completely the match. But I’m happy that in the most important moments, today I managed to be better than Alex … I’m super happy with the result.” Meanwhile, Brandon Nakashima, ranked No. 33, secured his second ATP final appearance after defeating Kovasevic’s conqueror, Nick Kyrgios.
Nakashima said, “It was a super tough match right from the beginning. I’m really happy with the level I played throughout the whole match and excited to keep playing in Brisbane.” Nakashima is undefeated in his 13 matches at this tournament so far, having lost just one set.