Australian Alex Popyrin, currently ranked world No. 25, secured a victory over Portuguese player Nuno Borges, ranked No. 41 globally, in the third round of the Roland Garros tournament. Popyrin won the match in straight sets with a score of 6/4, 7/6(11), 7/6(5).
The intense encounter lasted for a total of 3 hours and 3 minutes.
Following this match, Popyrin now holds a 2:1 advantage in their head-to-head meetings.
Match Statistics:
| Popyrin | Borges | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 13 | 5 |
| Double Faults | 1 | 4 |
| Breaks | 3 | 2 |
| Winners | 51 | 33 |
| Unforced Errors | 36 | 36 |
| Total Points Won | 133 | 119 |
For a place in the quarterfinals of the tournament, Popyrin is set to compete against the winner of the match between Russia`s Karen Khachanov and America`s Tommy Paul.
