Learner Tien def. Nuno Borges 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 — US Open 2026 R128

Match recap

Learner Tien defeated Nuno Borges 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 in the R128 of the US Open 2026.

A flawless first-serve percentage did Nuno Borges no good in the opening round at the US Open. The 41st-ranked Portuguese landed every first ball he hit and still gave away half his service games, pairing 34 unforced errors with five double faults while Tien broke six times, including game 6 of the second set for 5-1. The 14th seed, unbeaten in two prior meetings on record, made it three in 1 hour 33 minutes.

Match stats

Nuno Borges: 1 ace, 12 winners, 55% first serves, 5 double faults, 1/2 break points. Learner Tien: 1 ace, 19 winners, 57% first serves, 0 double faults, 6/16 break points.

Profiles: Nuno Borges · Learner Tien — US Open 2026

Head-to-head

Nuno Borges and Learner Tien have met 3 times, with Learner Tien leading the head-to-head 3–0.

• Australian Open 2026 R32 — Learner Tien won 7(11)-6(9), 6-4, 6-2
• Paris Masters 2025 R64 — Learner Tien won 6-2, 7(9)-6(7)

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