Nuno Borges vs Rafael Jodar predictions, May 08, 2026

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**Match Preview: Nuno Borges vs. Rafael Jodar – ATP Roma**

On May 8, 2026, Nuno Borges will face off against Rafael Jodar in what promises to be an intriguing contest at ATP Roma. The match will take place on home soil for Borges, who will be looking to leverage the advantage of local support.

Recent form heavily favors Jodar, who has successfully clinched 4 of his last 5 matches. His consistent performance highlights his tactical prowess and ability to capitalize on opponents’ weaknesses. In contrast, Borges has struggled somewhat, managing only 2 wins in his last 5 outings. This disparity in form may affect his confidence going into the match.

The bookmakers have outlined Jodar as a clear favorite with odds at 1.21 for an away win, while Borges is priced at 3.92 for a home victory. Jodar’s aggressive baseline play and sharp service game will likely test Borges, who may need to adopt a more defensive strategy to counter Jodar’s offensive style.

In conclusion, while Jodar appears to be the stronger contender based on form and odds, Borges has the potential to surprise, particularly in front of a supportive crowd. Fans can expect an exciting match, but no outcome can be guaranteed.

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Borges
23.6%
Jodar
76.4%

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Pinnacle 3.85 1.23

Latest Results

06.05.26 Jesper De Jong – Nuno Borges – 0:2
01.05.26 Matteo Arnaldi – Nuno Borges – 2:1
30.04.26 Christian Garin – Nuno Borges – 1:2
23.04.26 Nuno Borges – Mariano Navone – 0:2
17.04.26 Hamad Medjedovic – Nuno Borges – 2:0
29.04.26 Jannik Sinner – Rafael Jodar – 2:0
28.04.26 Vit Kopriva – Rafael Jodar – 0:2
26.04.26 Joao Fonseca – Rafael Jodar – 1:2
24.04.26 Rafael Jodar – Alex De Minaur – 2:0
22.04.26 Rafael Jodar – Jesper De Jong – 2:1

Facts

  • Borges is ranked ATP: 52. Jodar is ranked ATP: 42.
  • Borges has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Jodar is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Jodar may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, Jodar is considered a favorite.
  • Recently, the players have not faced each other.
  • Standings

    Draw

    Singles – Main

    1/64-finals

    1 Sinner J. (1) Bye
    2 Ofner S. Michelsen A.
    3 Popyrin A. Berrettini M.
    4 Bye Mensik J. (26)
    5 Tiafoe F. (20) Bye
    6 Sonego L. Buse I.
    7 Pellegrino A. (Q) Nardi L. (WC)
    8 Bye Fils A. (15)
    9 Rublev A. (12) Bye
    10 Svrcina D. (Q) Kecmanovic M.
    11 Garin C. (Q) Cerundolo J. M.
    12 Bye Davidovich Fokina A. (21)
    13 Nakashima B. (30) Bye
    14 Bautista-Agut R. Maestrelli F. (WC)
    15 Basilashvili N. (Q) Merida Aguilar D. (Q)
    16 Bye Shelton B. (5)
    17 Auger-Aliassime F. (4) Bye
    18 Shapovalov D. Navone M.
    19 Medjedovic H. Royer V.
    20 Bye Fonseca J. (27)
    21 Etcheverry T. M. (24) Bye
    22 Burruchaga R. A. Bellucci M.
    23 Giron M. Cilic M.
    24 Bye Vacherot V. (14)
    25 Cobolli F. (10) Bye
    26 Bergs Z. Atmane T.
    27 Tirante T. A. Cadenasso G. (WC)
    28 Bye Norrie C. (17)
    29 Moutet C. (28) Bye
    30 Quinn E. Llamas Ruiz P. (Q)
    31 Tsitsipas S. Machac T.
    32 Bye Medvedev D. (7)
    33 Musetti L. (8) Bye
    34 Fearnley J. (Q) Mpetshi Perricard G. 0 : 0
    35 Carreno-Busta P. (Q) Tabilo A. 0 : 2
    36 Bye Cerundolo F. (25)
    37 Ruud C. (23) Bye
    38 Trungelliti M. Svajda Z. 1 : 2
    39 Struff J-L. Comesana F. (Q) 2 : 0
    40 Bye Lehecka J. (11)
    41 Khachanov K. (13) Bye
    42 Ugo Carabelli C. Shevchenko A. 1 : 2
    43 Muller A. Van De Zandschulp B. 0 : 2
    44 Bye Rinderknech A. (22)
    45 Humbert U. (31) Bye
    46 Marozsan F. Kopriva V. 0 : 2
    47 Fucsovics M. Prizmic D. (Q) 0 : 1
    48 Bye Djokovic N. (3)
    49 De Minaur A. (6) Bye
    50 Arnaldi M. (WC) Munar J. 2 : 1
    51 De Jong J. (Q) Borges N. 0 : 2
    52 Bye Jodar R. (32)
    53 Tien L. (19) Bye
    54 Dzumhur D. Mannarino A. 2 : 0
    55 Brooksby J. Baez S. 0 : 2
    56 Bye Bublik A. (9)
    57 Paul T. (16) Bye
    58 Vukic A. Kypson P. (Q) 2 : 1
    59 Hurkacz H. Hanfmann Y. 1 : 2
    60 Bye Darderi L. (18)
    61 Griekspoor T. (29) Bye
    62 Cina F. (WC) Blockx A.
    63 Zhang Z. (PR) Altmaier D. 1 : 2
    64 Bye Zverev A. (2)

    1/32-finals

    1 Sinner J. (1) TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 Mensik J. (26)
    3 Tiafoe F. (20) TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 Fils A. (15)
    5 Rublev A. (12) TBD #10
    6 TBD #11 Davidovich Fokina A. (21)
    7 Nakashima B. (30) TBD #14
    8 TBD #15 Shelton B. (5)
    9 Auger-Aliassime F. (4) TBD #18
    10 TBD #19 Fonseca J. (27)
    11 Etcheverry T. M. (24) TBD #22
    12 TBD #23 Vacherot V. (14)
    13 Cobolli F. (10) TBD #26
    14 TBD #27 Norrie C. (17)
    15 Moutet C. (28) TBD #30
    16 TBD #31 Medvedev D. (7)
    17 Musetti L. (8) TBD #34
    18 Tabilo A. Cerundolo F. (25)
    19 Ruud C. (23) Svajda Z.
    20 Struff J-L. Lehecka J. (11)
    21 Khachanov K. (13) Shevchenko A.
    22 Van De Zandschulp B. Rinderknech A. (22)
    23 Humbert U. (31) Kopriva V.
    24 TBD #47 Djokovic N. (3)
    25 De Minaur A. (6) Arnaldi M.
    26 Borges N. Jodar R. (32)
    27 Tien L. (19) Dzumhur D.
    28 Baez S. Bublik A. (9)
    29 Paul T. (16) Vukic A.
    30 Hanfmann Y. Darderi L. (18)
    31 Griekspoor T. (29) TBD #62
    32 Altmaier D. Zverev A. (2)

    1/16-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8
    5 TBD #9 TBD #10
    6 TBD #11 TBD #12
    7 TBD #13 TBD #14
    8 TBD #15 TBD #16
    9 TBD #17 TBD #18
    10 TBD #19 TBD #20
    11 TBD #21 TBD #22
    12 TBD #23 TBD #24
    13 TBD #25 TBD #26
    14 TBD #27 TBD #28
    15 TBD #29 TBD #30
    16 TBD #31 TBD #32

    1/8-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8
    5 TBD #9 TBD #10
    6 TBD #11 TBD #12
    7 TBD #13 TBD #14
    8 TBD #15 TBD #16

    Quarter-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8

    Semi-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4

    Final

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2

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