Taylor Fritz Battles Nuno Borges at Japan Open 2025

Tokyo, Japan – Second seed Taylor Fritz continues his journey at the Japan Open 2025 with a second-round match against Portugal’s Nuno Borges. Both players head into the match after comeback victories in their opening rounds.

Borges defeated Japan’s Yosuke Watanuki, while Fritz overcame Canada’s Gabriel Diallo. The American is coming off an impressive performance at the Laver Cup, where he contributed to Team World’s 15-9 victory by claiming wins against top players Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev.

Fritz is enjoying one of the best seasons of his career. He secured titles at Stuttgart and Eastbourne and reached his first Grand Slam semifinal at Wimbledon, losing to Alcaraz. He also made semifinal appearances at Miami and Toronto and has a strong record of 685 aces and an 80% first-serve points win rate this season.

Meanwhile, Borges, a 2019 professional, has had a steadier year. He won his first ATP title at the 2024 Swedish Open against Rafael Nadal. In 2025, Borges reached the third round at both Roland Garros and Wimbledon, and made semifinal finishes in Auckland and Challenger Phoenix.

Borges has a total of 288 aces and a 71% win rate on first serves, but a return-point rate of 29% may hinder his chances against Fritz. The American has a perfect record against Borges, winning their only previous meeting in straight sets last year in Delray Beach.

As Fritz enters Tokyo with confidence from his recent Laver Cup performances, Borges aims to disrupt Fritz’s rhythm with his tenacious style of play. Despite the odds favoring Fritz, Borges could provide a competitive match.

The betting odds reflect Fritz’s status as a favorite at 2/11, while Borges stands at 18/5. Fans can expect an intriguing showdown as both players step onto the court.