Nuno Borges stuns Casper Ruud at Roland-Garros, marking a historic win for Portuguese tennis. Alcaraz and Paolini also advance.

Nuno Borges delivered a stunning performance at Roland-Garros, toppling seventh seed Casper Ruud in a match that will be etched in tennis history. Ranked No. 41, Borges showcased his resilience and skill, coming back from a set down to win 2-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-0. This victory not only marks his first Top 10 win but also makes him the first Portuguese man to reach the third round at a clay-court major, a milestone that reverberates through the sport.

Ruud, battling a left knee injury, struggled to find his rhythm as Borges seized control of the match. The Portuguese player’s relentless energy and tactical prowess were on full display, leaving the crowd at the iconic venue in awe.

Meanwhile, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz continued his quest for glory, overcoming Fabian Marozsan with a scoreline of 6-1, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2. Alcaraz, ever the formidable competitor, is set to face either Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard or Damir Dzumhur in the next round.

Italian Jasmine Paolini also made headlines by defeating Ajla Tomljanovic 6-3, 6-3, advancing confidently to the third round where she awaits the winner of Yuliia Starodubtseva vs. Anastasia Potapova.

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