Andrey Rublev def. Nuno Borges 6-4, 1-6, 6-1 — Monte-Carlo Masters 2026 R64

Match recap

Andrey Rublev defeated Nuno Borges 6-4, 1-6, 6-1 in the R64 of the Monte-Carlo Masters 2026.

Rublev and Borges split the run of play down the middle — 137 points apiece — but the decider came down to the second serve, where Rublev won 50% to Borges' 40%. After the Portuguese ran off four breaks to steal the second set 6-1, Rublev broke in games 4 and 6 of the third to close it. He's now 4-0 in the head-to-head and draws Zizou Bergs next.

Match stats

Andrey Rublev: 4 aces, 10 winners, 61% first serves, 3 double faults. Nuno Borges: 5 aces, 18 winners, 62% first serves, 2 double faults.

Profiles: Andrey Rublev · Nuno Borges — Monte-Carlo Masters 2026

Head-to-head

Andrey Rublev and Nuno Borges have met 4 times, with Andrey Rublev leading the head-to-head 4–0.

• Hong Kong Open 2026 Quarterfinal — Andrey Rublev won 6-3, 6-4
• French Open 2026 R32 — Andrey Rublev won 7-5, 7(7)-6(2), 7(7)-6(2)
• Qatar Open 2025 R16 — Andrey Rublev won 6-3, 6-4