# Novak Djokovic def. Nuno Borges

Source: https://tennis-db.com/matches/4680546/novak-djokovic-vs-nuno-borges
Tour: ATP

Novak Djokovic defeated Nuno Borges 6-3 7-6(2) in the 2026 China Open first round on hard courts on September 30, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 6-3 7-6(2)
- Tournament: China Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Round of 32
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-09-30
- Duration: 111 minutes

## Player comparison
| Field | Novak Djokovic | Nuno Borges |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | SRB | POR |
| Birth date | 1987-05-22 | 1997-02-19 |
| Age | 39 | 29 |
| Height | 188 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 11 | 49 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2980 | 1070 |
| Elo (entering) | 2094 | 1822 |
| Current career W-L | 1146-231 | 91-99 |
| Current career earnings | $194,831,590 | $5,868,139 |

Pre-match H2H: Novak Djokovic 1-0 Nuno Borges.

## Stats
| Stat | Novak Djokovic | Nuno Borges |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 8 | 3 |
| Double faults | 2 | 2 |
| 1st serve % | 71.0% | 55.0% |
| 1st serve points won % | 88.0% | 75.0% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 45.0% | 52.0% |
| BP saved % | 100.0% | 50.0% |
| BP converted % | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Service points won % | 75.0% | 65.0% |
| Return points won % | 35.0% | 25.0% |
| Total points won % | 56.0% | 44.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +10.5 | +0.5 |
| Match Return+ | -0.5 | -10.5 |

Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.

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