Nuno Borges vs Rafael Nadal Prediction & Picks - ATP Bastad Open

Prediction published on 7/20/24, 3:59 PM  by Lou Aguila | Modified on 7/20/24 at 4:02 PM in Tennis Picks

Rafael Nadal moves one way away from adding another title to his legendary tennis career after he outlasted Duje Ajdukovic 4-6 6-3 6-4 to reach the finals of the 2024 Swedish Open. For the second consecutive day, the 38-year-old Nadal overcame a 0-1 set deficit to pull off a dramatic comeback win. The Spaniard, in what could be his farewell season as a professional tennis player, completed 80 percent of his first serves and won 32 points off these serves. Nadal also scored 37 return points and six match points to derail Ajdukovic’s own Cinderella run in this tournament. Trying to spoil Nadal’s date with destiny is Nuno Burges of Portugal. The No.7 seed has had an easy pathway to the finals after top seeds Andray Rublev and Tallon Griekspoor were eliminated as early as the second round. Borges downed Thiago Tirante of Argentina 6-3 6-4 to set the stage for his showdown with the King of Clay.