Novak Djokovic vs Nuno Borges prediction, betting tips & odds, head-to-head, preview: Hellenic Championship 2025

Djokovic beat Tabilo for the first time, braving physical concerns.

Novak Djokovic has maintained his course for a second title of the season by reaching the quarter-finals at Hellenic Championship 2025. The Serbian legend will face Nuno Borges in the quarters, looking to build on his decisive 7-6(3), 6-1 win over Alejandro Tabilo on his tournament debut.

Borges, the Portuguese sixth seed, arrives in Athens riding recent momentum after a gritty comeback win in the second round. Though this will be their first career meeting, Borges’ form shows he might not merely serve as a steppingstone for Djokovic.

Match details

• Tournament: Shanghai Open 2025
• Round: Quarter-finals
• Date: September 6
• Venue: OAKA Basketball Arena, Greece
• Surface: Hard Court

225 and counting 🎻The 24-time major champ powers past Tabilo 7-6(3) 6-1 to secure his 225th tour-level quarter-final! 👏#HellenicChampionship | @DjokerNole pic.twitter.com/L13T676PC3

— ATP Tour (@atptour) November 4, 2025

Preview

Djokovic enters this match after a break from competition following Shanghai, making Athens a key tune-up ahead of the season-ending ATP Finals, where he is expected to compete after skipping last year. His service game looked sharp in his opener, suggesting he’s ready to strike on indoor hard courts.

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However, the Serbian’s fitness struggles seemed to affect him as the match went on, and luckily for him, the Czech failed to take toll. Borges broke into the top 50 after his round of 16 victory, using his baseline consistency and fight to win three-set matches this week.

While this marks their first-ever meeting, the contrast in styles couldn’t be sharper. Djokovic’s all-court mastery and tactical precision will be up against Borges’ relentless work ethic and underdog grit.

The fast indoor surface in Athens tilts the balance toward the Serbian, but with nothing to lose, Borges enters as a fearless challenger, ready to make this quarter-final a compelling contest.

Form

• Novak Djokovic: W-L-W-W-W
• Nuno Borges: W-W-L-L-L

Head-to-head record

• Matches: 0
• Djokovic: 0
• Borges: 0

Stats

Novak Djokovic

• Djokovic has a 35-10 win-loss record in the 2025 season
• Djokovic has a 1-0 win-loss record in Athens
• Djokovic has won 84% of matches played on hard courts

Nuno Borges

• Borges has a 11-15 win-loss record in the 2025 season
• Borges has a 2-0 win-loss record in Athens
• Borges has won 49% of the matches played on hard courts

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Novak Djokovic vs Nuno Borges: Betting tips and odds

• Moneyline: Djokovic -600, Borges +475
• Spread: Djokovic -4.5 (-115), Borges +4.5 (-120)
• Total Games: Over 21.5 (-110), Under 21.5 (-125)
• 1st Set Moneyline: Djokovic -400, Borges +310
• 1st Set Total Games: Over 9.5 (-110), Under 9.5 (-125)

Match prediction

The conditions at the OAKA Basketball Arena, with fast indoor hard courts play into Djokovic’s strengths—big serve, movement and precision. Borges will need to dictate points early and avoid giving Djokovic rhythm if he hopes to create an upset.

Given Borges’ fighting spirit and tendency to thrive in long battles, he could push Djokovic if the match extends deep. However, the Serbian’s trademark composure, clutch serving, and exceptional returning — even at 38, should ultimately guide him past the Portuguese and into yet another semi-final this season.

Result: Novak Djokovic to win in straight sets.

Where and how to watch live telecast and streaming of Novak Djokovic vs Nuno Borges, quarter-final match at Hellenic Championship 2025?

In India, the ATP Athens Hellenic Championship 2025 will be available to watch live via Tennis TV, the official streaming service of the ATP Tour. Sky Sports will broadcast the contest live in the United Kingdom. The Tennis Channel is the official broadcaster in the United States.

Full worldwide broadcast details here

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