Nuno Borges has a competitive clay court record of 29–31 across 60 matches (48.3%). The record shows a player capable of competing here, though there is clear room to push the win rate higher. Claimed 1 title on clay: Bastad.

At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Nuno Borges is 5–5 (50.0%) across 10 Grand Slam matches — below .500, though the elite draw depth at the Slams makes that a notoriously difficult barrier to crack.

ATP Masters 1000 on clay (Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome): Nuno Borges is 8–10 (44.4%) across 18 Masters matches — below .500 in the Tour's deepest fields. Lifting that record here would unlock better results across the whole clay swing.

One final reached on clay, converted into a title — a perfect finals record on this surface. 1 semifinal. 4 quarterfinals.

vs. Top 10 on clay: 1–4 (20.0%, 5 matches). Top 10 opponents have represented a clear ceiling on clay; addressing that deficit is the single biggest lever for improving the overall record here.

By format on clay — best-of-five: 5–5 (50.0%); best-of-three: 24–26 (48.0%). Consistent regardless of format on clay — a sign of a well-rounded game that holds up as matches develop.

Best season: 2024 — 11–6 (64.7%) from 17 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.

Recent Form 2026: 5–6 (45.5%) on clay. Last 10: L W W L L W L W W L — mixed results, some inconsistency in the current period.