21 July 2024, 15:00
Centre Court, Bastad, Sweden
Nuno Borges advances into the final stage of the ATP Bastad championship where he is set to compete with Rafael Nadal. Nuno Borges defeated Thiago Agustin Tirante in the semi final to enter into the final stage, while Rafael Nadal defeated Duje Ajdukovic in the semifinal to also qualify for the final. Borges and Nadal have not played against each other before and this will be their very first meeting.
Nuno Borges
Portuguese tennis player Nuno Borges makes it to the final of the ATP Bastad in Sweden. Borges is currently ranked 51st on the ATP ranking.
Nuno Borges started off in the round of 32 and he defeated Andrea Pellegrino in straight sets, and he advanced into the round of 16 and also defeated Henrique Rocha in three sets. Nuno Borges entered into the quarter final and defeated Timofey Skatov in straight sets and finally he defeated Thiago Agustin Tirante in the semi final in straight sets. Nuno Borges into the final round and he will be fighting against tough odds when he takes on veteran player Rafael Nadal.
Rafael Nadal
It's exciting to see veteran player Rafael Nadal back on the court fighting for a trophy. Rafael Nadal is currently ranked 261st on the ATP ranking, but his chances of winning this match is significant.
Rafael Nadal played his first match against Lero Borg, and he defeated Borg in straight sets, and in the next round he defeated Cameron Norrie in straight sets too. In the quarter final, Rafael Nadal took on Mariano Navone and he won in straight sets and then in the semi final he defeated Mariano Navone in three sets. Rafael Nadal remains a huge figure in the world of tennis and he is undoubtedly the favorite to win this match.
Expert Betting Tips
Rafael Nadal is the favorite to win this match against Nuno Borges. He has a stronger record especially on clay this year. Rafael Nadal also boasts of superior experience and skill on the clay surface which makes him the favorite to win against Nuno Borges.
- Rafael Nadal to Win 2-0 at 2.07 Odds
- Nuno Borges to Win a Set No at 1.98 Odds
- First Set Over 9.5 Games at 1.90 Odds