Nuno Borges eliminated in the first round of the US Open

Nuno Borges, Portugal's number one, was eliminated in the first round of the US Open after losing to American Learner Tien in three sets. This defeat marks the first time the Portuguese player has been eliminated right in the debut of a Grand Slam tournament since 2024. The match took place on the courts of Flushing Meadows, where Borges failed to overcome the young American opponent. This early elimination represents an unexpected result for the Portuguese player, who intended to advance further in the American tournament.