The Norwegian has been in two finals in the Grand Slam on Roland Garros clay, but lost both in 2022 and 2023.
Last year, he reached the semifinal, but then got stomach problems. Now, he received treatment for his left leg during the fourth set against Nuno Borges. It looked like he had problems with his knee, reports news agency NTB.
Something that Borges took advantage of.
I realized he wasn't moving much sideways, I tried to play a bit more broadly, says the Portuguese in the victory interview on Eurosport.
Ruud took home the first set, but ultimately fell with 1–3 in sets with the numbers 6–2, 4–6, 1–6, 0–6.
I had to fight a lot, especially in the first set. He pushed me then and I couldn't handle it. I'm proud of how I fought all the way, says Borges, who for the first time is advancing to the third round in Paris.
The reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz, Spain, is clear for the third round after a 3–1 win (6–1, 4–6, 6–1, 6–2) over Fabian Maroszan, Hungary. The match was over after just over two hours.
