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Nuno Borges news
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The gist
Nuno Borges beat Andrey Rublev 6-3, 6-4 at Cincinnati Open, moving to No. 40. He now faces Brandon Nakashima in the fourth round, seeking his first Masters 1000 quarterfinal.
Background
Nuno Borges, ranked No. 47, upset 13th seed Andrey Rublev in the third round of the Cincinnati Open, a Masters 1000 event. This victory, his first over Rublev in six meetings, helped him and fellow Portuguese Jaime Faria become the first two players from Portugal to reach the last 16 of the same ATP Masters 1000 tournament. Borges has been in strong form on hard courts, winning six of his last seven matches on the surface.
How it unfolded
- Aug 16, 2026Borges defeated Francisco Cerundolo 6-4, 6-4 in the second round of the Cincinnati Open.
- Aug 18, 2026Borges beat Andrey Rublev 6-3, 6-4 in the third round, recording his first win over the Russian in six meetings.
- Aug 19, 2026Borges is scheduled to face Brandon Nakashima in the fourth round, with a spot in the quarterfinals at stake.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Borges played exceedingly clean tennis, finishing with 17 winners and 19 unforced errors, while Rublev had 15 winners and 24 unforced errors.
- Bears
- Nakashima is a surging American favorite, ranked No. 22, and Borges will need another upset to advance.