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TennisSection previews the 2023 French Open first-round match featuring John Isner vs. Nuno Borges on Sunday, May 28, 2023

Isner vs Borges Match Details

Where is the match taking place: John Isner vs. Nuno Borges will take place at the Stade Roland Garros, Paris, France, for the 2023 French Open.

What is the start time: John Isner vs. Nuno Borges start time (TBD).

How can I watch: The match will be telecast live on Eurosport – UK, NBC & Peacock – USA, SuperSport – Africa.

Isner vs Borges Head-to-Head

John Isner and Nuno Borges have not met on the ATP scene, this will be their first official meeting.

Isner vs Borges Prediction

John Isner has won four of 11 matches this season which translates to a 36.4% winning ratio – the lowest it’s been since 2008. And now the American sits 89th in the ATP rankings which is another low – the first time he’s been ranked this low since 2009. Simply put, Isner has hit rock bottom and at 38, you suspect he’s unlikely to make the climb back up again. He’ll get the occasional deep run at hard court tournaments or on grass, but having not played a match since the start of April, it’s safe to assume his tennis ambitions have certainly changed this year. Isner celebrated the birth of his fourth child and has been out of action since his defeat in Houston. Nuno Borges, meanwhile, comes into this match as the higher-ranked player and is playing in the main draw of the French Open for the second year in a row. Borges hasn’t hit his straps on clay yet, winning just two of the seven matches he’s played. But with Isner woefully out of form this season, the Portuguese No. 1 is expected to get the W.