2024 Swedish Open Final: Rafael Nadal vs. Nuno Borges Preview, Prediction, and Live Stream

Rafael Nadal will take on Nuno Borges for the first time on the ATP tour.

2024 Swedish Open Final: Rafael Nadal vs. Nuno Borges Preview, Prediction, and Live Stream

Rafael Nadal and Nuno Borges (Via Imago)

Spanish Maestro Rafael Nadal will take on the seventh seed Nuno Borges at the Swedish Open Final on Sunday (July 21st). This will be their first-ever meeting at an ATP event. The Spanish great will play his first final since 2022 Roland Garros and would hope to win a title after a long wait.

After playing two tough matches in the quarterfinal and semis, Nadal now has one final match before him to try to win the title. On the other hand, Borges has also been phenomenal with his matches. Other than his fourth-round match against Henrique Rocha, the Portuguese has not dropped a set at all.

Rafael Nadal vs. Nuno Borges: Match Details

  • Tournament: Swedish Open 2024
  • Match: Rafael Nadal vs. Nuno Borges
  • Round: Final
  • Date: July 21, 2024
  • Time: 2:00 pm local time
  • Venue: Center Court, Bastad
  • Surface: Outdoor Clay
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Rafael Nadal vs. Nuno Borges: Match Preview

Although this will be their first meeting at an ATP event, both the players will have a lot at stake. Rafael Nadal has not played in a final in over two years, but Borges has been on a constant hunt for that title this whole year. He did not win any title in the main ATP tournaments, but won the Challengers in Phoenix.

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Rafael Nadal (Via Imago)

Both the players’ recent forms have been inspiring. While Borges cruised past most of his opponents in straight sets wins, Nadal had a tougher road in front of him. The Spaniard has spent around 6 hours and 23 minutes on the court in the last two days and this will surely play a factor in the match on Sunday.

Understandably Nuno Borges will enter the final fresh. Even though his semi-final match was after Nadal’s, the Portuguese had spent less time on the court over that couple of days and would hope to use that edge of energy and stamina to his advantage.

Rafael Nadal vs. Nuno Borges: Match Prediction

Nothing other than a three-set victory is expected out of this match. This may be Nadal’s first final of the year, but he has the experience of being in many whereas Borges doesn’t have much that kind of edge. As a result, the predictions are all in favor of the Spaniard to win in three sets.

Nuno Borges
Nuno Borges (Via Imago)

Throughout the tournament, Nadal has always found himself stuck in the opening set, which has been the strong point for Borges. While Nadal usually makes a comeback from down a set, his opponent for Sunday is on a streak of finishing matches in straight sets. This would also be a test of pressure and resilience for both the players.

Match Prediction: Rafael Nadal to win in three sets

Rafael Nadal vs. Nuno Borges: Live Stream Details

  • Sweden: TV4
  • USA: Tennis Channel
  • UK and Ireland: Sky Uk
  • Spain: Telefonica, Movistar
  • Argentina: ESPN
  • Italy: Sky Italia
  • France: Eurosport
  • Australia: beIN Sports
  • India and New Zealand: Tennis TV

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