Portuguese tennis player Nuno Borges 'avenges' Faria and is in the 'round of 16' in Basel

Portuguese tennis player Nuno Borges advanced to the round of 16 at the Basel tournament by defeating local player Mike Brunold in straight sets. Borges, ranked 53rd in the world, won the match 6-3, 6-1 in just over an hour. Brunold had previously eliminated Jaime Faria in the qualifying rounds but entered the main draw as a 'lucky loser'. Borges will face the winner of the match between Casper Ruud and Dominic Stricker in the next round.