CNN —Portugal’s Nuno Borges played the match of his life to comfortably beat Rafael Nadal 6-3 6-2 in the final of the Swedish Open and claim the first ATP title of his career. Borges’ victory in his maiden ATP Tour final – against Nadal on clay, no less – lifts him to a career high of No. 161, was playing in his first final since the 2022 French Open, but two mammoth three-set victories in the previous two rounds had perhaps taken their toll on the 38-year-old. However, Nadal revealed after losing in the first round of the French Open that he is open to continuing his career should his body continue to improve. The 22-time grand slam champion is due to compete in the singles and doubles with defending French Open and Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz.

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Persons: CNN — Portugal’s Nuno Borges, Rafael Nadal, Borges ’, ” Borges, Rafa, ” Nadal, Nadal, Bjorn Larsson Rosvall, Reuters Nadal, Roland, Carlos Alcaraz Organizations: CNN, Swedish, ATP, Nadal, TT, Agency, Reuters, Wimbledon, Paris Olympics, French Locations: Paris