Jul 31, 2025; Toronto, ON, Canada; Nuno Borges (POR) hits a ball to Casper Ruud (not pictured) during the third round at Sobeys Stadium.

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Nuno Borges vs. Brandon Holt Preview, Prediction and Betting Odds for US Open 2025 Round-1

Can the American make the most of his opportunity in New York?

Jul 31, 2025; Toronto, ON, Canada; Nuno Borges (POR) hits a ball to Casper Ruud (not pictured) during the third round at Sobeys Stadium.

In an unseeded opening round encounter at the 2025 US Open, Portuguese star Nuno Borges will face home favourite Brandon Holt on Tuesday. It is set to be the first career meeting between these two players on tour. The winner of this match will face either Tommy Paul or Elmer Møller in the Round of 64. Today, we partner up with BetMGM to give you the intricate details of this thrilling clash.

Nuno Borges vs Brandon Holt Match Preview

28-year-old Nuno Borges is the highest ranked player from his country at the moment. He has a 50% success rate in 2025, and is searching for his first championship run of the season. The Portuguese sensation started the year very strong – reaching the semis in Auckland, Round-3 at the Australian Open, followed by three consecutive pre-quarterfinals. His other best performances include QFs in Marrakech and ‘s-Hertogenbosch. Borges will have to overlook his average 14-15 hard court record, as well as the fact that he is on a three-match losing streak, in order to succeed.

Nuno Borges on beating Casper Ruud to reach 1st Roland Garros R3

“I was fighting a lot. Especially the first set. I was completely drilled. He played huge intensity. I wasn’t handling the situation the best. It was too much for me. I just kept on trying. I realized he started to… pic.twitter.com/nG1s0e5dqj
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) May 28, 2025

Brandon Holt broke into the ATP Top-100 for the first time in June 2025. Looking to beat his career-best Second Round finish at the US Open, Holt has his work cut out for him. The 27-year-old American has played just eight tour-level main draw contests this year, winning one of them. He is currently ranked No. 110 in the world owing to his recent drop-off in form. On this surface, Holt has gone 5-6 over the past year. He wins 75% service games, and has a 35% break point conversion rate to back it up.

Men's Singles Update: Matteo Berrettini has withdrawn from the US Open.

Brandon Holt moves into the main draw. The main draw wild card previously awarded to Holt has now been awarded to Eliot Spizzirri.
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 14, 2025

The head-to-head record between Nuno Borges and Brandon Holt is currently 0-0. The 2025 US Open marks their first meeting on tour.

Nuno Borges vs Brandon Holt Career Comparison

Nuno Borges	Category	Brandon Holt
41	Current Ranking	110
63-73	Career W-L Record	3-14
23-23	YTD W-L Record	1-7
1	Career Titles	0
0	YTD Titles	0
0	Grand Slams	0

Nuno Borges vs Brandon Holt US Open 2025 Prediction

Borges is more experienced on the big stage, and has performed very well at the majors this year. He is flashy, fast, and knows how to dismantle baseliners. On the other hand, Holt will profit from the crowd being on his side on Tuesday. Unfortunately, his inconsistency and impatience could cost him dearly. Moreover, Borges reached the Round of 16 at Flushing Meadows last year – and could be desperate for an even better run.

Prediction: Nuno Borges in straight sets.

Nuno Borges vs Brandon Holt US Open 2025 Betting Odds

Borges is a strong favourite against Holt, who begins as the underdog in this US Open 2025 Round of 128 encounter. According to the implied probability on the money line, Borges has a 73% chance of advancing to the next stage. Here’s all you need to know about the odds (as per BetMGM):

Nuno Borges Win: 7/20
Brandon Holt Win: 43/20

Total Games <38.5: 17/20
Total Games By Borges >20.5: 17/20
Total Games By Holt >18.5: 9/10
Total Sets >3.5: 8/15
Borges -4.5 (Game Handicap): 5/6
Total Number of Tiebreaks >0.5: 7/10

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