Carlos Alcaraz vs Nuno Borges prediction, betting tips & odds, head-to-head, preview: Australian Open 2025

Carlos Alcaraz is still chasing his maiden Australian Open title.

World No. #3 Carlos Alcaraz will face Portugal’s Nuno Borges in his bid to create history at Australian Open 2025. The Spaniard has started the season positively and would like to carry on the momentum to win the only missing grand slam trophy in his cabinet. His challenger Borges had an easier route in the second round after a tough first round.

Match details

• Tournament: Australian Open 2025
• Round: Third Round
• Date: January 17
• Venue: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
• Surface: Hard Court

Preview

Alcaraz’s journey in Australia had thunderous reception with his forehand serving winners against his opponents. The first round saw him send down 19 rockets against Alexander Shevchenko. The second round saw him speed past the game in just 81 minutes.

His opponent, Nuno Borges will not find it easy against the four-time Grand Slam champion. Borges has had a fruitful 2025 and he has done a world of good to his confidence by knocking out the 27th seeded Jordan Thompson. But, it would be a herculean task to outclass Alcaraz.

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Form

Carlos Alcaraz: W-W-L-W-L

Nuno Borges: W-W-L-W-W

Head-to-head record

Matches: 01

Carlos Alcaraz: 01

Nuno Borges: 00

Stats

Carlos Alcaraz

• Alcaraz has a win percentage of 100% in 2025
• Alcaraz has won three of his last five matches
• Alcaraz is 2-0 on hard court this year.

Nuno Borges

• Borges has a win ratio of 71.0% in matches played 2025
• Borges has won four of his last five matches.
• Borges is 5-2 on hard court this year

Carlos Alcaraz vs Nuno Borges Betting tips and odds

• Moneyline: Alcaraz -3333, Borges +1800
• Spread: Alcaraz -2.5 (-240), Borges +2.5 (+160)
• Total sets/ Games: Over 28.5 (-130), Under 28.5 (-100)

Match Prediction

Alcaraz will have it easy in the third round against the much-less fancied Borges. With an improved serving technique, the 21-year-old has become quite lethal. It was his serving which saw him win with a 89% first serve points – bettering his previous best.

The spaniard is determined to win the Australian open as his best performance Down under is Quarterfinals. The 21-year-old is expected to win in straight sets and continue his bid to become the youngest man to complete the career slam.

Result: Alcaraz to win in straight sets (3)

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Where and how to watch live streaming and TV broadcast of Carlos Alcaraz vs Nuno Borges, third-round match at Australian Open 2025?

The live telecasting of the Australian Open 2025 will be done on Sony Sports and SonyLiv in India. In the UK, viewers can catch the Australian Open live on Eurosport, and matches can also be streamed live through the Eurosport website and the discovery+ app for subscribers.

In the USA, ESPN and the Tennis Channel will show the tournament live, with live streaming on platforms such as Fubo and ESPN+.

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