Paris, May 28 -- In a major upset on the clay courts of Roland Garros, Portuguese tennis player Nuno Borges stunned seventh seed Casper Ruud to secure a spot in the third round of the French Open.
Borges, ranked World No. 42, overcame a shaky start to defeat Ruud 2-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-0 in a match that lasted nearly three hours.
Ruud began strongly, dominating the first set with powerful baseline play and precise shot-making. However, Borges gradually found his rhythm, using his deft touch and consistent groundstrokes to turn the tide. After clinching the second set 6-4, Borges delivered an emphatic performance in the final two sets, breaking Ruud's serve multiple times and sealing the victory with an impressive 6-1, 6-0 scoreline.
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