# Ruud ends Borges' Paris run

> Casper Ruud beats lucky loser Borges to face Alcaraz in Paris semi-finals.
- Title: Ruud ends Borges' Paris run · Tennis Majors | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: casper ruud, nuno borges, paris masters, carlos alcaraz, atp masters 1000, lucky loser, Tennis Majors
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- Published: 2026-11-06T23:59:46+00:00
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- Topics: casper ruud, nuno borges, paris masters, carlos alcaraz, atp masters 1000, lucky loser, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.