

Marin Cilic defeated Nuno Borges 6-7 6-4 6-4 in the Estoril round of 16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Marin Cilic came in ranked #46. Marin Cilic claimed a first win over Nuno Borges in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-05 | Hong Kong | R16 | hard | Nuno Borges | 7-5 6-3 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (19 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.