Jesper de Jong vs Nuno Borges Preview & Prediction | 2026 Italian Open | First Round
by Alex Meechan ·
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Jesper de Jong goes up against Nuno Borges in Rome.
Ranking points: ATP 1000
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Venue: Foro Italico, Rome, Italy
Surface: Outdoor clay
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Jesper de Jong vs Nuno Borges prediction
Jesper de Jong enters the main draw as a qualifier. He beat Pedro Martinez and then came from a set down to beat Hugo Dellien in the final round. De Jong showed some form at his most recent event in Cagliari on the Challenger Tour, as he advanced to the quarter-finals. The Dutchman also reached a semi-final in Murcia, but he is still searching for his first win on the ATP Tour this season.
His first-round opponent in Rome is Nuno Borges. The Portuguese has picked up some results during this clay court campaign. He advanced to the quarter-finals of the Barcelona Open, defeating Tomas Martin Etcheverry along the way, but then lost to Hamad Medjedovic. He also reached the last eight in Cagliari, losing to eventual winner Matteo Arnaldi.
De Jong will be confident after his wins in qualifying, but the higher ranked Borges is the clear favourite to progress to the next round.
Jesper de Jong vs Nuno Borges tip: Nuno Borges to win
