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Rublev Defeated by Borges in Cincinnati Masters Third Round

September 1, 2026Pablo Navarro1 мин

Russian tennis player Andrey Rublev has been eliminated in the third round of the ATP 1000 Masters tournament in Cincinnati, losing to Portugal's Nuno Borges in straight sets: 3:6, 4:6. The match concluded after 1 hour and 14 minutes of play.

Rublev, currently ranked 18th in the world, recorded 5 aces, committed 1 double fault, and converted 1 out of 4 break point opportunities. In contrast, the 47th-ranked Borges served 6 aces, made 1 double fault, and capitalized on 3 out of his 4 break points.

This victory marks Nuno Borges's first career win against Rublev. The head-to-head record between the two players now stands at 5-1 in favor of the Russian.

In the next round, Borges will face the winner of the match between Daniil Medvedev (Russia) and Brandon Nakashima (USA).