Nuno Borges Eliminates Holger Rune, Eyes Potential Stefanos Tsitsipas Clash in Monaco

Nuno Borges defied the odds and celebrated a remarkable victory in the second round, where he will face Pedro Martinez. Holger Rune was the favorite against Borges, but the Portuguese tennis player delivered an impressive performance, advancing to the next stage of the Monte Carlo tournament. Borges comfortably took the first set 6-2 and started the second set with a 3-0 lead, prompting Rune’s withdrawal and sealing Borges’ spot in the third round against Pedro Martinez. The winner of this match will face the victor of the Tsitsipas-Thompson encounter. Greek champion Stefanos Tsitsipas is the clear favorite, making a potential showdown with Borges likely.