Two-Time French Open Finalist Casper Ruud Eliminated in Second Round by Nuno Borges

Casper Ruud, the Norwegian world number eight and two-time French Open finalist, was eliminated in the second round of Roland-Garros after losing to Portugal's Nuno Borges in four sets. Ruud started strong by winning the first set 6-2 but struggled with a persistent knee injury that restricted his movement and ultimately undermined his performance. Despite a medical timeout, Ruud was unable to recover and lost the next three sets 4-6, 1-6, and 0-6, with Borges dominating the latter stages of the match. Borges, ranked 41st, achieved his first-ever third-round appearance at Roland-Garros and is set to face Australian Alexei Popyrin in the next round. Ruud acknowledged the knee pain had been an issue throughout the clay season but chose to continue playing, not wanting to retire from the Slam. The match highlighted Ruud's vulnerability due to injury and Borges' impressive comeback and serving efficiency.