Felix Auger-Aliassime def. Nuno Borges 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 — Halle Open 2026 R32

Match recap

Felix Auger-Aliassime defeated Nuno Borges 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in the R32 of the Halle Open 2026.

The match turned on a single break in game eight of the third, Auger-Aliassime converting 2 of 3 break points to Borges' 1 of 2 across an otherwise even afternoon. The Canadian's first-serve return did the damage — 31% of points won returning Borges' first ball, against the Portuguese's 15%. After dropping the second set, Auger-Aliassime took 89% of his first-serve points in the decider. He moves on to face Learner Tien.

Match stats

Nuno Borges: 5 aces, 0 winners, 76% first serves, 0 double faults, 1/2 break points. Felix Auger-Aliassime: 9 aces, 0 winners, 68% first serves, 2 double faults, 2/3 break points.

Profiles: Nuno Borges · Felix Auger-Aliassime — Halle Open 2026

Head-to-head

Nuno Borges and Felix Auger-Aliassime have met 3 times, with Felix Auger-Aliassime leading the head-to-head 2–1.

• Australian Open 2026 R128 — Nuno Borges won 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 0-0 (ret.)
• Dubai Tennis Championships 2025 R16 — Felix Auger-Aliassime won 4-6, 6-3, 7-5