Nuno Borges vs Luciano Darderi Preview & Prediction | 2026 Canadian Open (National Bank Open presented by Rogers) | Round of 16
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Nuno Borges and Luciano Darderi are set to clash for the third time in 2026 with both having won once.
Ranking points: ATP 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: IGA Stadium, Montreal, Canada
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 Luciano Darderi prediction
These two players know each other extremely well having played each other twice already this year and three times since the start of 2025. As it stands, Nuno Borges has the edge, winning two of those matches against Luciano Darderi, including the only one played on an outdoor hard court in Auckland. Despite the two matches played this year each being decided in straight sets, both were close affairs and the same is expected here.
This should be a tense affair with a big prize of a quarter-final spot up for grabs. Each of their last two encounters saw over 23.5 total games played and backing that outcome for a third straight time is a move worth making, regardless of whether Borges or Darderi wins out.
Nuno Borges vs Luciano Darderi tip: Over 23.5 total games
