Andrey Rublev vs Nuno Borges Tips

Rublev already won the title here in 2023, defeating a really strong Rune. He also reached the final against prime Tsitsipas. Rublev has never lost to Borges, and in their last meeting in January 2026 in Hong Kong he showed a clear gap in their levels. Rublev's game is built on a massive forehand that can overwhelm opponents who don't have elite defensive speed.

Nuno Borges is in a bad form with 9 losses in his latest 11 matches played. Andrey Rublev has won all three H2Hs against Borges so far without dropping a single set and I exect Andrey Rublev to win in straight sets again.

Andrey Rublev has improved his temperament, and that has made him a much more consistent player. He handles clay well and should dominate here.

Andrey Rublev has had a good start to the season on the hard courts, and his clay-court form from previous seasons has been decent. He should be difficult to stop.