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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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	3.98		1.19	Watch and Bet
	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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