TennisSection previews the 2023 Barcelona Open second-round match featuring Carlos Alcaraz vs Nuno Borges on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
Alcaraz vs Borges Match Preview and Prediction
Top seed Carlos Alcaraz puts his title on the line at the 2023 Barcelona Open. Will he enjoy safe passage into the round of 16 when he plays Portugal’s Nuno Borges?
Carlos Alcaraz missed out on competing at the Monte Carlo Masters this past week, citing post-traumatic arthritis in his left hand and muscle discomfort in his spine. He said he needed extra rest time to recover but should be fit to defend his title at the Barcelona Open. Alcaraz is the biggest draw at his home tournament this week in the absence of 12-time winner Rafael Nadal. Will he start the defense of his title with a win over Nuno Borges?
Nuno Borges continues to set himself apart from the rest of the field on the Challenger Tour. With two titles to his name this year, including the 175 prestigious Challenger in Phoenix, Borges will find himself in regular competition in ATP tournaments this season. He won his first-round match at the Barcelona Open by beating Ilya Ivashka in straight sets.
Alcaraz vs Borges Prediction and Pick
Carlos Alcaraz and Nuno Borges have not played each other on the ATP Tour, with this second-round match at the Barcelona Open being their first meeting. Alcaraz is -1000 to claim the win here, which tells you Borges would need to play out of his skin and expect a miracle. With that said, we can’t see the defending champion having too much trouble in dispatching the World No. 79.
Free Tennis Prediction and Pick: Carlos Alcaraz in 2 sets (-312)
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