Rublev fails to reach French Open quarterfinals

Rublev staves off Borges challenge to reach French Open last 16

Andrey Rublev (11th seed) defeated Nuno Borges 7-5, 7-6(2), 7-6(2) to reach the French Open last 16 for the second consecutive year, extending his head-to-head record against the Portuguese to 5-0. With top seed Sinner eliminated, the draw is wide open for Rublev — a two-time Paris quarterfinalist still chasing his first Grand Slam title.