Home Hope Nuno Borges Stuns Lorenzo Musetti to Reach Estoril Open Quarter-finals

In a thrilling display of hometown heroics, Nuno Borges, the Portuguese sensation, caused a major upset by defeating the third seed, Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti, in straight sets, 7-6(4), 6-3, securing a spot in the quarter-finals of the Millennium Estoril Open. The victory marked a significant milestone for Borges, who is eager to clinch his maiden ATP Tour title.

Borges showcased remarkable resilience during the encounter, particularly when he faced two set points while serving at 5-6 in the first set. Undeterred, he mounted a spirited comeback after initially trailing 3-1, eventually forcing a tiebreaker to seize control of the match.

Another notable upset unfolded as fifth seed Arthur Fils of France suffered an early exit at the hands of Chile’s Cristian Garin, who staged a remarkable comeback to triumph 2-6, 6-4, 6-5, advancing to the next round.

Meanwhile, the tournament’s top seeds, Casper Ruud of Norway and Hubert Hurkacz of Poland, cruised into the quarter-finals with convincing straight-set victories. Ruud dispatched Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands with a commanding 6-1, 6-2 win, while Hurkacz overcame Great Britain’s Jan Choinski 7-6 (5), 6-4 to maintain his strong form.

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Additional winners on the day included veteran Richard Gasquet of France, along with Spaniards Pedro Martinez and Pablo Llamas Ruiz, as well as Hungary’s Marton Fuscovics, who showcased their prowess on the clay courts of Estoril.

In the Grand Prix Hassan II tournament in Marrakech, Morocco, Roberto Carballes Baena of Spain delivered a stunning upset by defeating the seventh seed, Dan Evans of Great Britain, in straight sets, 6-4, 7-6 (3). Baena’s solid performance, coupled with his resilience under pressure, proved instrumental in securing the victory.

Argentinian talent Mariano Navone also impressed with a hard-fought victory over Switzerland’s Stan Wawrinka, prevailing 3-6, 7-5, 6-2 to advance to the quarter-finals. Additionally, American qualifier Nicolas Moreno De Alboran delivered a standout performance by overcoming Belgium’s David Goffin in straight sets, while Aleksander Vukic secured his spot in the next round with a determined display against Sebastian Ofner.

In the U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship in Houston, U.S. players showcased their prowess with a 2-1 edge against Australian opponents in the second round. Third-seeded Frances Tiafoe displayed grit and determination to outlast James Duckworth in a thrilling encounter, winning 6-2, 6-7(4), 7-5. Meanwhile, Michael Mmoh secured an upset victory over eighth-seeded Max Purcell, prevailing 6-2, 7-5.

The last match of the night saw sixth-seeded Australian Jordan Thompson narrowly edging out Aleksandar Kovacevic in a tense battle, with Thompson emerging victorious after saving multiple match points. Additionally, fourth-seeded Tomas Martin Etcheverry booked his spot in the quarter-finals with a solid 6-4, 6-4 victory over Colombia’s Daniel Elahi Galan, showcasing his prowess on the clay courts.