Australian Open Australia Hard Grand Slam Round of 32

Learner Tien vs Nuno Borges: AI Prediction | Games, Aces & Double Faults

Learner Tien

Rank: #27
49%
VS

Nuno Borges

Rank: #46
51%
Expected Total Games: 38.3
Predicted Winner: Nuno Borges

Player Metrics

Learner Tien

Form Index: 90.6
ELO Rating: 1518.4
Glicko2 Rating: 1558.5
Current Fatigue (minutes): 348.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 12.1
Clay: 10.4
Grass: 10.8
Serve Rating: 67.8
Return Rating: 63.6

Nuno Borges

Form Index: 80.3
ELO Rating: 1217.6
Glicko2 Rating: 1646.6
Current Fatigue (minutes): 348.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 36.6
Clay: 28.0
Grass: 30.8
Serve Rating: 97.6
Return Rating: 93.4

Recent Matches

Learner Tien

  • Last Match: vs Alexander Shevchenko (3-1) hard Australian Open 174 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Marcos Giron (3-2) hard Australian Open 174 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Alex Michelsen (0-2) hard Brisbane 75 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Camilo Ugo Carabelli (2-0) hard Brisbane 91 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Vitaliy Sachko (2-0) hard Metz 56 min

Nuno Borges

  • Last Match: vs Jordan Thompson (3-1) hard Australian Open 174 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Felix Auger-Aliassime (2-1) hard Australian Open 174 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Eliot Spizzirri (0-2) hard Auckland 98 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Tomas Martin Etcheverry (2-1) hard Auckland 149 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Andrey Rublev (0-2) hard Hong Kong 73 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

1
Learner Tien
vs
0
Nuno Borges
Hard
1 - 0
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

In the Round of 32 at the Australian Open 2026, Learner Tien faces Nuno Borges on hard courts in Australia. With a close matchup predicted, Borges is favored to win with a probability of 51.36%, while Tien has a 48.64% chance of emerging victorious. The expected total number of games in this match is projected at 38.28.

Match Analysis

Learner Tien, currently ranked 27th, exhibits a strong form index of 90.61 and an Elo rating of 1518.37. His fatigue level at 348 minutes indicates a consistent performance throughout the tournament. Tien's surface strength index stands at 12.12, reflecting a developing prowess on hard courts, while his mean serve index is 67.82 and mean return index is 63.64. In contrast, Nuno Borges, ranked 46th, has a lower form index of 80.26 and an Elo rating of 1217.57. Borges shares the same fatigue level of 348 minutes but boasts a significantly higher surface strength index of 36.57. His mean serve index is notably higher at 97.61, and his mean return index is also superior at 93.41. The difference in serve index of nearly 30 points (97.61 vs. 67.82) indicates Borges's superiority in this aspect. Over their last three matches, Tien has shown resilience, winning two of his last three encounters, including a solid performance against Alexander Shevchenko. Borges has also been in good form, winning his last two matches at the Australian Open, showcasing his ability to compete effectively at this level. Both players have experienced their share of ups and downs, but they have demonstrated strong capabilities against formidable opponents.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 38.3 Most likely outcome: 38 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

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Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The match is expected to yield approximately 8.89 aces and 6.37 double faults. Given the medium-paced nature of hard courts, which typically balance serving power with return skills, these predictions are reasonable. Borges's significantly higher mean serve index suggests he may contribute more to the aces prediction, while both players should look to minimize their double faults throughout the match.
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Expected Total Aces 8.9 Most likely: 8 aces
Expected Total Double Faults 6.4 Most likely: 6 double faults

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

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Double Faults Probability Distribution

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Final Prediction

Nuno Borges's higher serve and return indices provide him with a critical advantage heading into this matchup. The key factor to watch will be how effectively Tien can counter Borges's powerful serve, as this may ultimately determine the match's outcome.

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