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Nordea Open: Nuno Borges topples Rafael Nadal, wins maiden ATP Tour title

Nadal’s remarkable journey at the Bastad Open concluded in an anticlimactic fashion when he was defeated 6-3, 6-2 in the final by Borges. Seeded seventh, the 27-year-old Portuguese player exhibited a formidable performance against the 22-time Grand Slam champion Nadal, breaking the Spaniard’s serve five times on his way to victory in his debut tour-level final. Borges’ victory ensures his ascent to a career-best No. 42 in the PIF ATP Rankings.