World quantity 51 Nuno Borges beat Rafael Nadal 6-3 6-2 to win the Swedish Open in Bastad.
Spaniard Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, slipped to a convincing defeat in his first closing since 2022.
Hampered by damage lately, the 38-year-old has fallen to 261 within the rankings and opted towards enjoying at Wimbledon this summer season to prioritise the Olympics.
Portuguese Borges, enjoying his first ATP closing in comparison with Nadal’s 131st, took the primary set in 46 minutes and gained three video games in a row within the second to seal victory.
“It is loopy. I do know all of us needed Rafa to win – part of me wished that too – however one thing even larger inside me actually pushed by way of immediately,” stated 27-year-old Borges.
“I used to be wishing for this second for some time already.
“I am simply actually comfortable general. I actually do not know what to say. I am very emotional.”
The Olympic tennis match begins in Paris on 27 July.
Nadal has stated enjoying at Roland Garros, the place he has gained 14 French Open titles, is his “important aim” this 12 months.
