Nuno Borges - Tomas Machac predictions and free betting tips [28/05/2024]

First Round at Roland Garros: Nuno Borges vs. Tomas Machac

Nuno Borges

Nuno Borges, ranked 46th in the world, has shown solid performance on clay this season, complemented by his achievements on hard courts. This year, the Portuguese player highlighted his progress with a fourth-round appearance at the Australian Open and a victory in Phoenix, where he defeated Matteo Berrettini 2-0 in the final. On clay, Nuno has also proved himself by winning 8 of 13 matches, including advancing to the fourth round at the Rome Masters, where he lost only to Alexander Zverev.

Recently, Borges participated in several clay tournaments, showcasing a high level of play. His performance in Rome was particularly memorable, reaching the fourth round after successively defeating Passaro and Bublik before falling to Zverev. Ahead of Roland Garros, Borges confirmed his form at the Cagliari Challenger, defeating Lorenzo Musetti and Yoshihito Nishioka.

Borges' preparation for the upcoming French Open looks impressive, thanks to his recent performances and improved play on clay. Nuno has already proven he can compete with top players, making him a potential dark horse of the tournament.

Tomas Machac

Tomas Machac, ranked 44th in the world, has shown good results on fast surfaces this season, including quarterfinals in Marseille and Miami. Recently, his performance on clay has improved, reaching the semi-final in Geneva and climbing the rankings. Despite his hard court success, his performances at Roland Garros in previous years were not as convincing, with only a first-round appearance in 2020 and two exits in qualifications.

This season, Machac played 29 matches, securing 20 wins and 9 losses. His best achievement was reaching the final in Geneva, where he lost 0:2 to Casper Ruud. Ahead of Roland Garros, Machac exhibited impressive clay court results, winning 6 of 8 matches, demonstrating his ability to compete at a high level on this surface.

Machac's recent performance in Geneva confirmed his form: he reached the final by defeating top players like Novak Djokovic and Alex Michelsen, before losing to Ruud in the final match. After a successful run in Geneva, showcasing both aggressive tactics and defensive stability, Machac is a player to watch at the upcoming tournament in Paris.

Match Prediction: Nuno Borges - Tomas Machac

It is difficult to identify a clear favourite; Machac has recently improved his clay game and is the bookmakers' favourite against the specialist clay courter Borges. I would bet on over 36.5 games in the match.