Nuno Borges and Francisco Cabral eliminated in the first round of Bastad

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Portuguese tennis players Nuno Borges and Francisco Cabral were eliminated today in the first round of doubles at the Bastad tournament in Sweden, losing to Gonzalo Escobar, from Ecuador, and Aleksandr Nedovyesov, from Kazakhstan, in three sets.

In the Swedish clay event, Borges and Cabral won the first set 6-1, but allowed their opponents, the first seed, to turn the match in their favor, winning the following sets 6-3 and 10-5, after an hour and 19 minutes.

With this result, the doubles table has no Portuguese representatives, but in the singles Borges will be fighting for a place in the quarter-finals against compatriot Henrique Rocha on Thursday.

Hervé Hubert
Hervé Hubert
Hervé Hubert is a 55-year-old writer and journalist based in Porto, Portugal. Born in France, he brings a unique blend of French and Portuguese perspectives to his work. Education Hervé studied Journalism and Literature at the University of Lyon in France. After completing his studies, he gained valuable experience working with various French media outlets (Portugal France also). Career He worked for several years as a journalist in France before making the move to Portugal. In Porto, he joined the Portugal Pulse team as a staff writer. Skills Hervé specializes in storytelling, investigative journalism, and cultural commentary. He has a flair for capturing complex issues in a relatable way. Personal Life He currently resides in Porto and enjoys the city's rich culture, from Fado music to Francesinha cuisine. Hervé continues to maintain strong ties to his French heritage, often traveling back to France for family visits and cultural exploration. With his unique background and diverse skill set, Hervé Hubert adds a layered, multicultural lens to every story he covers.

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