Borges beats Khachanov and reaches the round of 16 in Paris

Nuno Borges, national number one, beat Karen Khachanov 6-3, 6-4 at the Paris Masters 1000, securing a place in the round of 16 for the first time and preparing to face Peruvian Ignacio Buse of the competition on Monday on indoor court.

Borges controlled the match from start to finish, giving the former champion no chances. He maintained the advantage in every set, imposing his serve and returning the ball with precision.

Match statistics

He served 11 aces, hit 24 winners and did not have to save any break points. The 24 winners included baseline shots that left the opponent with no answer.

Khachanov, currently ranked 25th in the ATP rankings, has previously been in the top‑10 and won the Paris tournament in 2018. The 2018 victory was the only one that had given him the title in Paris until then.

In the round of 16, the opponent will be Peruvian Ignacio Buse, ranked 33rd in the world rankings. Buse, 23 years old, has shown good form in recent weeks.

Now, Borges has the chance to advance, for the first time, to the quarter‑finals of a Masters 1000. If he advances, Borges will join a select group of Portuguese who have already reached the quarter‑finals of a Masters.

The news was originally published on Bola na Rede. Bola na Rede's coverage highlighted Borges's dominant performance.