Andrey Rublev vs Nuno Borges Preview & Prediction | 2026 Cincinnati Open | Third Round

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Andrey Rublev takes on Nuno Borges in the third-round of the Cincinnati Open. 

Ranking points: WTA 1000

Start date/time: 18 August 2026 at 4:00 pm

Venue: Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason, USA

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

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Andrey Rublev vs Nuno Borges prediction

Andrey Rublev continued his unbeaten record against Pablo Carreno Busta as he beat the Spaniard in straight sets to reach the third-round of the Cincinnati Open. The Russian edged ahead after a tight first set and raced clear in the second to win 7-6 (5) 6-1. The 28-year-old reached the final of this event in 2021, losing to Alexander Zverev.

He now faces Nuno Borges. The Portuguese produced a fine performance as he beat an out-of-form Francisco Cerundolo in straight sets. Borges won 6-4 6-4. He also made the round-of-16 at the Canadian Open, and he currently has five wins from his last six matches. 

Rublev leads the head-to-head 5-0 and 2-0 on outdoor hard court. He has already beaten Borges on three occasions in 2026; in Hong Kong, Monte-Carlo and at Roland Garros. He clearly has an edge over his opponent, and he will be difficult to stop once again if his weapons are firing. 

Andrey Rublev vs Nuno Borges tip: Andrey Rublev to win