Borges and Bergs Clash Again in ATP Open 13 Round of 16

MARSEILLE, France – Nuno Borges will face Zizou Bergs in the Round of 16 at the ATP Open 13 Marseille on Thursday, a rematch of their recent semi-final encounter at the ASB Classic in Auckland. The match is set to begin at 7:30 a.m. ET (12:30 p.m. UK) at the Palais des Sports de Marseille, with both players vying for a place in the quarter-finals.

In their last meeting just weeks prior, Bergs narrowly defeated Borges in a gripping three-set showdown, 6-2, 3-6, 7-5. Borges, ranked No. 39 in the world, is looking to avenge that loss against the 62nd-ranked Bergs. “I learned a lot from my previous match against Zizou and feel prepared to face him again,” Borges said.

Borges advanced to the Round of 16 following a tough first-round victory over veteran Stan Wawrinka, winning in three sets, 6-7, 7-6, 6-3. “It was a challenging match, but getting past a player like Wawrinka boosts my confidence,” Borges remarked.

On the other hand, Bergs entered the Round of 16 with relative ease, dispatching Clement Chidekh in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4. However, Bergs has not played since the first round of the Australian Open, raising concerns about potential ring rust. “I hope to shake off any rust from my break and play my best tennis,” Bergs said.

The betting odds reflect a tightly contested match, with Bergs slightly favored at -139 against Borges at +110 for the moneyline. Advanced predictive models forecast Bergs with a 51% chance of winning the match while giving Borges a 49% probability. “We ran 10,000 simulations leading up to the match and the numbers suggest a very close encounter,” Dimers data analyst Greg Butyn stated.

The matchup promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both players known for their competitive spirit and determination. Sports fans in the UK can watch the match live on Sky Sports Tennis, while viewers in the US can catch it on the Tennis Channel.

The live audience at the Palais des Sports de Marseille is expected to add to the charged atmosphere of the event as two of tennis’s rising stars collide once again.