ATP Paris Masters 2025: Learner Tien vs. Nuno Borges Preview & Prediction
In the opening round of the ATP Paris Masters 2025, Learner Tien will take on Nuno Borges. This match is anticipated due to Tien’s impressive season and Borges’s steady growth in the ATP rankings.
Learner Tien’s 2025 Season Overview
Learner Tien has had a breakout year, achieving a career-high ranking of No. 36 in September. Currently, he is placed at No. 38. Earlier this month, he reached his first ATP main-draw final in Beijing but lost to Jannik Sinner in straight sets. He also performed well, making it to the quarterfinals in Hangzhou, though he faced challenges in Shanghai, exiting in the fourth round.
Significant Milestones
Tien turned professional in 2023 and has made remarkable strides at Grand Slam events. He reached the fourth round in Melbourne, becoming the youngest player to achieve this since Rafael Nadal in 2005.
- Quarterfinals in Acapulco and Mallorca
- Career statistics:
- 182 aces
- 68% first-serve points won
- 42% break-point conversion from 327 opportunities
- 27% return points won
Nuno Borges: A Steady Climb
Nuno Borges, who began his professional career in 2019, has shown resilience throughout the season. He clinched his first ATP title at the Swedish Open last year, achieving a notable win against Rafael Nadal. In 2025, Borges reached the third rounds at both Roland Garros and Wimbledon. His semifinal appearances this year include Auckland and Challenger Phoenix.
- Quarterfinals in Marrakech, Estoril, and Libema
- Career statistics:
- 327 aces
- 71% first-serve win rate
- 36% break-point conversion
- 29% return points rate
Head-to-Head Record
There is currently no head-to-head record between Learner Tien and Nuno Borges.
Player Comparison
| Category | Learner Tien | Nuno Borges |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ranking | 38 | 47 |
| Career Wins-Losses | 31-28 | 68-78 |
| Year-to-Date Wins-Losses | 26-22 | 28-28 |
| Career Titles | 0 | 1 |
| Year-to-Date Titles | 0 | 0 |
Match Prediction
The encounter between Learner Tien and Nuno Borges is expected to be competitive. Borges’s consistent all-court play will challenge Tien. However, Tien’s recent form and confidence suggest he may edge out Borges. The prediction leans toward Tien winning in straight sets.
Betting Odds
Learner Tien is favored in this matchup, with odds at -162 compared to Nuno Borges’s +136. Here are additional betting insights:
- Set 1 Winner Tien: -140
- Set 1 Winner Borges: +114
- Total Games 22.5 Over: -110
- Total Games 22.5 Under: -120
- Total Sets 2.5 Over: +130
- Total Sets 2.5 Under: -172
