Second-round ATP action brings an intriguing matchup as Portugal's Nuno Borges faces off against Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo. Set for a 7:05 am AEST start on Monday, 17 August, this clash brings two top-50 contenders together with plenty on the line.

When locking in your tennis betting tips for this contest, the numbers present a fascinating contrast in form, season record, and past meetings.

Who Takes Out The Win?

The ranking numbers jump off the page in this matchup. Cerundolo holds the higher spot at current world number 25 (ladder rank 23 with 2,010 points), while Borges comes into this second-round fixture ranked world number 47 (ladder rank 55 with 970 points). Cerundolo also brings the stronger season record into the match, putting together a 28-15 YTD record (65% win percentage) compared to Borges at 23-22 (51% win percentage).

Both players come into this contest following a loss in their most recent outings. Borges suffered a defeat against Luciano Darderi on 9 August, having previously won back-to-back starts against Yannick Hanfmann and Aleksandar Kovacevic. Cerundolo dropped his last start against TBD on 6 August, following a defeat to Arthur Gea and a victory over Tristan Boyer.

Their head-to-head history is locked at 1-1 across two career meetings. Borges won their most recent encounter in June 2025, while Cerundolo picked up the win in July 2023. On the match-winner board, Borges is priced as the favourite at 1.78, with Cerundolo sitting at 2.05.

Head to HeadOdds correct as at 4:12 am AEST. Odds can change.
Our tipAleksandar Vukic1.74Kyrian Jacquet2.10
Solid tickOur tip: Nuno Borges. Borges claimed the most recent head-to-head battle between the pair in June 2025.

Tipped at $1.78 (6:12 pm AEST). Opinion, not a guarantee. Gamble responsibly — 18+.

Head-to-head context

0–0

Aleksandar Vukic vs Kyrian Jacquet

Set Handicap Breakdown

The set handicap line is set at 1.5 sets, with Borges laying -1.5 sets and Cerundolo receiving +1.5 sets. Given their split 1-1 head-to-head record and competitive YTD figures, keeping sets tight is a key angle for this clash.

Cerundolo's 56% career win percentage (167-129 overall) and superior YTD winning record indicate he rates a real chance to claim at least a set in this matchup.

SetsOdds correct as at 4:12 am AEST. Odds can change.
Aleksandar Vukic -1.52.80Our tipKyrian Jacquet +1.51.40
Solid tickOur tip: Francisco Cerundolo +1.5. Cerundolo holds a superior 65% YTD win rate and higher rank, making him competitive to cover the set start.

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Set handicap (±1.5) form

−1.5 cover = won by two or more sets. Charts use recent completed scorelines.

Aleksandar Vukiclast 3

−1.5 cover rate33%1/3
+1.5 cover rate67%2/3
Straight-sets wins33%1/3

Kyrian Jacquetlast 2

−1.5 cover rate0%0/2
+1.5 cover rate0%0/2
Straight-sets wins0%0/2
33%−1.5 cover % (form)0%

Total Games Analysis

The total games line sits at 22.5 games, with the Over priced at 1.85 and the Under at 1.95. Previous battles between these two have proven closely contested.

With both players aiming to bounce back from recent losses and holding an even head-to-head ledger, this match gets a big tick for potential high game volume.

GamesOdds correct as at 4:12 am AEST. Odds can change.
Our tipOver 22.51.85Under 22.51.95
Solid tickOur tip: Over 22.5. An even 1-1 head-to-head history suggests a tight battle that can push past the 22.5 game mark.

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Match total games

Average games from recent scorelines · marker shows live line 22.5.

Aleksandar Vukic matches (n=3)avg 30.7vs 22.5
1535
Kyrian Jacquet matches (n=2)avg 19vs 22.5
1535

Hit rate vs 22.5

Aleksandar Vukicn=3
Over 33%Under 67%
Kyrian Jacquetn=2
Over 0%Under 100%
15.3Avg games won (form)6.5