Tue Apr 08 12:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Rune Kicks Off Monte Carlo Masters Campaign Against Borges
**Monte Carlo, Monaco** – Former Monte Carlo Masters finalist Holger Rune begins his title defense on Tuesday against Portugal’s top-ranked player, Nuno Borges. The Dane is favored to win, but faces a potentially challenging opening match against Borges, who recently reached the quarterfinals in Marrakech.
Other Day 3 highlights include several intriguing matchups. Italian players are expected to draw large crowds, particularly Lorenzo Sonego. However, Albert Ramos-Viñolas is predicted to upset Sonego, leveraging his consistent baseline game. Roberto Bautista Agut, a former clay-court powerhouse, will face a tough test against Brandon Nakashima, with Nakashima predicted to win a closely fought three-setter. Meanwhile, Francisco Cerúndolo is tipped to overcome Jiri Lehecka’s fitness concerns, capitalizing on his own excellent form.
The matches promise a full day of exciting tennis, with thirteen matches scheduled for Day 3 of the ATP Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters.
First Piper 