US Open: Nuno Borges eliminated by Learner Tien in the first round

Portuguese tennis player Nuno Borges, the national number one and 41st in the world ranking, was eliminated in the first round of the US Open on Monday. Borges lost to American Learner Tien, currently ranked 15th in the world. This was the first time the two players had met in official competition, with Tien demonstrating his favorited status throughout the match. The Portuguese player, who arrived at the US Open with some confidence following a good performance in previous tournaments, was unable to impose his game against an opponent in better form. Nuno Borges' elimination represents one of the surprises of the first round of the American tournament, as the Portuguese was considered one of the most dangerous seeded players outside the top 40.