Nuno Borges Avança no Masters de Toronto com Vitória Sólida
So, have you been following Nuno Borges lately? Well, the Portuguese tennis star is making waves on the North American hardcourt scene, and he's just not slowing down. He’s currently competing at the National Bank Open in Toronto—more commonly known as the Canadian Open—which is one of the most prestigious tournaments leading up to the US Open. And guess what? He’s already through to the third round.
Now, this is a big deal for Borges. Not only is this his debut as a seeded player in an ATP Masters 1000 tournament, but he’s also showing that he belongs among the top players on tour. He didn’t have to play in the first round because of his seeded status, and when he did step onto the court, he made it count. He went up against the Argentine Federico Bagnis, who had come through the qualifying rounds and was riding the high of a first-round win over Canadian veteran Vasek Pospisil.
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The match was no walk in the park. Borges dropped the first set 5-7, but showed some serious grit. He took the second set in a tiebreak, 7-6, and then completely took control in the third, closing it out 6-2. That kind of comeback shows not just skill, but a strong mental game—which is exactly what players need at this level.
Up next for him is Casper Ruud, a tough opponent who’s been a top-10 mainstay in recent seasons. That’s going to be a real test, but given how Borges has been playing, it’s definitely a match to watch.
The tournament itself has a different feel this year. Some of the big names like Alcaraz, Djokovic, and Sinner are absent, mostly due to recovery time after Wimbledon. That means the draw is wide open, and it’s one of the rare times a Masters 1000 doesn’t feature a Grand Slam champion among the top eight seeds.
With this performance, he’s proving that his rise in the rankings—he’s currently 42nd in the world—was no fluke. His game is evolving, and as we get closer to the US Open, it’s clear he’s a name we’ll be hearing more often.
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