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Ruud ends Borges' Paris run
Casper Ruud beats lucky loser Borges to face Alcaraz in Paris semi-finals.
In brief
Casper Ruud beats lucky loser Borges to face Alcaraz in Paris semi-finals. Casper Ruud defeated lucky loser Nuno Borges 7-6(5), 6-4 to reach the Paris Masters semi-finals, setting up a match against Carlos Alcaraz. Originally reported by Tennis Majors.
Ruud ends Borges' record run
Casper Ruud halted lucky loser Nuno Borges' record run to reach Paris semi-finals.
Match result
Ruud won 7-6 (5), 6-4 in 1 hour 34 minutes to face Alcaraz.
Alcaraz's path
Alcaraz beat Taylor Fritz 6-7 (10), 7-5, 6-3 to reach semi-finals.
Ruud's ranking
Ruud moves to No. 18 in PIF ATP Live Rankings after win.
Borges' background
Borges entered main draw as lucky loser after beating Khachanov 6-3, 6-4.
Key match points
Ruud saved two break points and converted his only break point to win.
The big picture
Casper Ruud defeated lucky loser Nuno Borges 7-6(5), 6-4 to reach the Paris Masters semi-finals, setting up a match against Carlos Alcaraz.
