Nuno Borges vs Eliot Spizzirri Preview & Prediction | 2026 Auckland Open (ASB Classic) | Round of 16
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Nuno Borges faces Eliot Spizzirri for a place in the quarter-finals of the Auckland Open.
Ranking points: ATP 250
Start date/time:
Venue: ASB Tennis Center, Auckland, New Zealand
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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Nuno Borges vs Eliot Spizzirri prediction
Nuno Borges squeezed past Tomas Martin Etcheverry in three sets to advance in Auckland. There were just two breaks of serve in the whole match, with Borges taking the lead only for Etcheverry to come back in the second set. It ended up going to a tiebreak, with the Portuguese winning the final five points of the match to get through.
He goes up against Eliot Spizzirri in the next round. The American produced a dominant performance in round one as he beat Adrian Mannarino in straight sets. He did not even concede a break point as he won 6-3 6-4 after just an hour and 20 minutes, winning 88% of his first serve points.
They played each other for the first time at the end of last season, with Borges winning a close three set match in Athens. Spizzirri is clearly improving and his aggressive style of play matches up well to these conditions. However, Borges’ discipline and consistency still give him the edge as the favourite.
Nuno Borges vs Eliot Spizzirri tip: Nuno Borges to win
