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

Portuguese tennis player Nuno Borges was eliminated in the first round of the US Open, the final Grand Slam of the season, which is taking place in Flushing Meadows, New York. Borges was defeated by American Learner Tien, the 14th seed of the tournament, in three sets. The match took place at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. This defeat marks the early exit of the Portuguese player from the very beginning of the competition, while Tien advances to the next round of the main draw. The result represents a setback in Borges' performance at this Grand Slam, which he had aimed to participate in for as long as possible.