Nuno Borges Wins First ATP Title at Nordea Open, Defeats Nadal 6-3, 6-2

Jul 21, 2024, 01:38 PM

Nuno Borges, a 27-year-old Portuguese tennis player, has won his first ATP title at the Nordea Open in Bastad. Borges defeated Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-2 in the final, becoming only the second Portuguese player to win an ATP title. This victory follows his first ATP semifinal and final appearances, where he defeated Timofey Skatov and Thiago Tirante, respectively. Borges' win against Nadal, widely regarded as the best clay court player of all time, marks a significant milestone in his career and for Portuguese tennis. Borges broke Nadal's serve five times during the final.