Buss had won their only previous meeting, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 on clay in the Davis Cup in September 2025. On Thursday, the Portuguese changed that result dramatically.
Borges had beaten France’s Adrian Mannarino 4-6, 6-1, 7-5 in the first round of qualifying before losing to Alex Molkan 7-6 (5), 6-2. Won a spot in the main draw as a lucky loser Moise Kouame France 6-3, 6-1 in the first round. His only ATP Tour title came at Bastad in 2024, when he beat Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-2 in the final.
Rolex Paris Masters 2026 third round results
Luca Van Aschen d. Lorenzo Musetti 7-5, 3-6, 6-4
Rinki Hijikata (Q) d. Thomas Martin Etcheverry 2-6, 6-3, 7-5
Ben Shelton (3) d. Arthur Rinderknech 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5)
Tommy Paul (12) d. Quentin Hallis 7-6 (3), 6-4
Jan-Lennard Straff (SE) vs Kasper Ruud
Nuno Borges (LL) d. Ignacio Bus 6-0, 6-2
Arthur Fils (6) vs Taylor Fritz (11)
Carlos Alcaraz (2) d. Without Matteo Berettini
In bold. today’s results.