NEW IMPORTANT ATP TENNIS TOURNAMENT IN SWEDEN – GOOD TO GREAT CHALLENGER

Good to Great and Arena Båstad announced today that they are holding a Challenger competition in tennis. The challenger competition creates opportunities for several of Sweden’s top talents in tennis to win important ATP points and advance in the world rankings. The competition will be held in Stockholm on 12–19 November 2023 at the Good […]
Andrey Rublev captures his first crown in Båstad !

The year is 2023 and Andrey Rublev starts his reign in Båstad. After an incredible first set, the world No. 7 toppled the 2021 champion Casper Ruud. Rublev put relentless pressure on the Norwegian to finally capture his first trophy at the Nordea Open. Both players walked on Centre Court with their fingers crossed, and […]
Escobar and Nedovyesov are doubles champions in Båstad

In a one-sided final, Gonzalo Escobar and Aleksandr Nedovyesov lifted their first trophy together in Båstad at the Nordea Open. They defeated 2022 champion Rafael Matos and Francisco Cabral in two straight sets 6-2, 6-2. The capricious weather delayed the start of play for the doubles final, but a crowd of true tennis fans gathered […]
Andrey Rublev outlasts the defending champion Francisco Cerundulo in an epic battle

In a gripping three-set thriller, Andrey Rublev roared through the semi-finals to play his first final at the Nordea Open. Yet, defending champion Francisco Cerundolo did not go down without a fight. With the two first sets going into a tiebreak, Båstad Centre Court was treated to a sensational semi-final. If the first match of […]
Casper Ruud is back in the final at Nordea Open !

A full house on Centre Court greeted the first semi-finalists on Saturday in Båstad for the first match of the day. Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti was set to challenge top-seed, and World No. 4 Casper Ruud. In a tough battle, and a suspenseful second set, the Norwegian 2021 Båstad champion prevailed: 6-3, 7-5. At the start […]
Andrey Rublev cruises through to the semifinals

In a much awaited confrontation between two friends, second-seed Andrey Rublev secured a clinical win 6-2, 6-3 against Alexander Zverev. With this victory, Rublev clinched a spot in his second back-to-back semi-final at the Nordea Open in Båstad. “I’m happy to be in the semifinals […] it’s always tough when you play your best friend, […]
Casper Ruud strides into the semifinals of the Nordea Open

World number 4 Casper Ruud defeated Austria’s Sebastian Ofner in straight sets 6-3 6-4. The tournament’s first seed secured a place in Nordea Open semi-finals where he will face Lorenzo Musetti on Saturday. After a short rain spell, World No. 4 returned to center court after his convincing win over Alexander Shevchenko in the second […]
Musetti denies Misolic – will now face Ruud in semi-final

Third-seeded Italian Lorenzo Musetti got off to a tough start in Friday’s first quarter-final on center court. The Austrian Filip Misolic opened well in the first set, while Musetti having trouble keeping the pace and lost his serve at 2-3. Misolic keeping it together taking first set 6-4 In the second set, we saw another […]
Zverev to face Rublev in Friday quarter-final

Alexander Zverev was in a good mood when he won over Thiago Monteiro 6-1 6-0 on Thursday and will now face second-seeded Andrey Rublev in the quarter-finals on Friday. Check out the winner interviews with Zverev and Rublev here.
Both doubles semi-finals to be played on Friday

Friday’s schedule includes 4 singles quarter-finals and both semi-finals in doubles. This means that no doubles will be played on Saturday.
Ruud comfortably to Quarter-final

Favorite Casper Ruud has shown good form in training in Båstad and on Thursday he played his first match in the tournament against Alexander Shevchenko. After starting the match with a double fault, Ruud progressed to a reassuring 3-0 lead and then kept the pace high and was able to settle with a comfortable set […]
Coria wins Sunset – Sets up Argentina clash

Leo Borg started the match very aggresive against the former Båstad finalist Coria and the crowd was with him from the first point. Both players started a little nervously by breaking each other in the first 2 service games. At 4-5 and 30 nil in the serve, it looked bright for Borg, but then the […]
Titel defence started for Cerundolo

The Argentine Francisco Cerundolo, 20 in the world ranking, faced Luca Van Assche of France in Wednesday’s second match on the center court in Båstad. Cerundolo, who won the competition in 2022, took a solid lead and the first set 6-2 with the help of three breaks in the first set. The second set started […]
Zverev sets up second round clash with Monteiro

Fifth-seeded German Alxander Zverev was pushed to three sets on center court on Tuesday, with Slovakian Alex Molcan providing the opposition. Zverev took the first set according to the program with 6-4 with Molcan changing the pace in the second and got an early break which he then held and took the set 6-3. The […]
Borg topples Ymer in Båstad opener

It’s been many years since we had a Swedish meeting on the ATP tour and it was noticeable in Båstad when the stands were full at the meeting between 20-year-old Leo Borg and 27-year-old Elias Ymer. Elias Ymer got a great start when he secured the first break to 4-2, but the reply came directly […]
Kovalik & Misolic holds momentum in Båstad

Jozef Kovalik and Filip Misolic, qualified on Monday for the main draw and were already on Tuesday against new opposition in the first round. The Slovak Kovalik was pitted against the seventh-seeded Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the first round and right from the start of the match it was noticeable that the Spaniard had […]
Van Assche to tough for Madaras

In the end, 19-year-old Frenchman Luca Van Assche proved too difficult for Dragos Madaras. Madaras hung on well in the first set, but two double faults in the tie-break would cost the home player the set. Even in the second, it was even at 4-5, but there the Swede could not hold serve and the […]
Qualifying winners added to Main Draw

Filip Misolic, Jozef Kovalik, Hugo Dellien and Pavel Kotov all won their respective qualifying final at the Nordea Open. These players will now be drawn into the main draw on Monday evening.
Misolic steered clear of Friberg

Austrias Filip Misulic had a rough start in the match against Wild Card and home player Karl Friberg. Friberg bagled the first set but after Misolic had a medical time-out in the break Friberg struggled to keep his game together and Misolic turned the match around winning 0-6 6-1 6-4. Misolic will play Damir Dzumhur […]
Two Q1 matches to be played on Monday

Max Dahlin vs Pavel Kotov and Timofey Skatov vs Denis Yevseyev will be played on Monday
Olga Danilovic wins Nordea Open

The Serbian Olga Danilovic started the tournament with 0-6 but finished all the better when, after 2 hours and 27 minutes, she clenched her fist after the match ball. A match that went to a decisive set where Olga quickly went to a 3-0 lead but Emma Navarro fought to stay in the match. When […]
ATP Main Draw Set

The draw for the Nordea Open ATP is out and we are looking forward to world class tennis in Båstad next week. Two Argentinian Båstad finalists, Sebastian Baez and Federico Coria, meet in the first round and the winner faces the winner in the all-Swedish match where Elias Ymer meets Leo Borg. Dragos Madaras is […]
Irina Khromacheva & Panna Udvardy champions in Båstad

The doubles pair of Irina Khromacheva and Panna Udvardy had not lost a set until Saturday’s final when they faced the third-seeded pair of Eri Hozumi & Su Jeong Jang. Jang won the singles title last year here in Båstad, but the pair didn’t make it all the way this year despite winning the first […]
Danilovic downs Putintseva for final spot in Båstad

Olga Danilovic has impressed during the week in Båstad and is chasing her second title on the WTA tour. In the semifinals, second-seeded Yulia Putintseva, from Kazakhstan, was the opposition and a match that went to three sets. After 2 hours and 9 minutes, Danilovic of Serbia clinched her fist as she will play Saturday’s […]
Navarro to play final in Båstad

First-seeded American Emma Navarro won the all-American semifinal against Louisa Chirico 6-4 6-4. Heavy groundstrokes and taking charge on the important points paved the way for Navarro, who is now playing her first final on the WTA tour.
Putintseva declines Bolsova spot in the semi-finals

In the third quarter-final of the day, second-seed Yulia Putintseva, of Khazakstan, played Spain’s Aliona Bolsova, who got off to a strong start on center court. Putintseva seemed concerned with her game, and found herself at a disadvantage from the start. Bolsova played confident tennis, which frustrated Putintseva. The Spaniard took her chances and played […]
Navarro setting up all American semi-final

The American Emma Navarro was pitted against the Slovenian Tamara Zidansek in the first quarter-final of the day. The first-seeded Navarro got off to a dream start and served home the first set 6-0. Navarro had a much easier first set than in yesterday’s match against Sweden’s second-ranked Björklund, where Navarro managed to win in […]
Chirico downs Peterson

Sweden’s Rebecca Peterson failed to turn the match against American Louisa Chirico. After a heavy set loss in the tie-break in the first set, Peterson managed to turn around late in the second set to take the match to a decisive third set. But just like for compatriot Björklund earlier in the day, the third […]
Sweet revenge for Navarro

After the rain delay, Mirjam Björklund and Emma Navarro were finally able to start when the sun came out in the afternoon here in Båstad. The top-seeded American seemed hungry for revenge after losing the final a few weeks ago in the 100k event in Ilkley, England. Björklund raised the level considerably after a few […]
Liu through to quarter-finals

Seventh-seed Claire Liu advanced to the quarter-finals after a comfortable win against Irina Khromacheva. Liu will face either fellow American Louisa Chirico or Rebecca Peterson in the quarter-finals.
Putintseva gunning for new semi-final spot in Båstad

Yulia Putintseva, who reached semi-finals in Båstad in 2015, is one step closer to the final four after her win today against American Katie Volynets who had to withdraw in the second set. Putintseva will face either Aliona Bolsova of Spain or Polona Hercog of Slovenia.
Change in todays Order of play

Due to the weather we have made changes in todays Order of Play.
Björklund dismissed Cabaj Awad

In Tuesday’s first all-Swedish match in singles, Sweden’s number two Mirjam Björklund met Sweden’s number five Jacqueline Cabaj Awad on the center court in Båstad. In bright sunshine and with Swedish support in the audience, Björklund took a stable lead with 4-0 in the first set. Cabaj Awad played himself up at the end of […]
Putintseva preassured by Zaar

Second-seeded Yulia Putintseva is ready for the second round in Båstad after a win against Lisa Zaar. Putintseva, who didn’t seem to be enjoying herself on court today, didn’t get it going early in the first set where Zaar read the game and hung in well to lead 3-2. There, however, came the turning point […]
Monday wrap up

The first day of the Nordea Open 2023 saw 7 first round matches being played. Top seed Emma Navarro, of the USA, played confident and smart and comfortably 6-3 6-2 against Kudermetova. 17-year old Bella Bergkvist Larsson of Sweden had the tough task of playing two time Båstad champion Polona Hercog on center court. The […]
Cabaj Awad & Zaar won the Swedish affair

The first Swedish duel for this year’s edition of the Nordea Open was kicked off by Caijsa Hennemann/Kajsa Rinaldo Persson against Jacqueline Cabaj Awad/Lisa Zaar on Court 1. In a cloudy Båstad, Cabaj Awad and Zaar started off strong with a convincing 6-0 in the first set. A set where Zaar dominated of the net. […]
The Stage Is Set

In glorious sunshine, the tennis party was inaugurated together with Elite Hotels Next Generation and the Swedish Tennis Association. Full stands and entertainment by Pidde P and Theoz framed the summer evening and while the future of Swedish tennis plays finals on Monday at Drivan Tennis Centre, the Nordea Open WTA begins at the Båstad […]
Final Wild Cards go to home players Zaar & Cabaj Awad.

Good news for the Swedish tennis audience is that Lisa Zaar and Jaqueline Cabaj Awad each get a Wild Card to the main draw, which means that we have a total of 6 Swedes in the main draw in singles. Rebecca PetersonMirjam BjörklundKajsa Rinaldo PerssonCaijsa HennemannJaqueline Cabaj AwadLisa Zaar
Björklund in – Tauson out – Updates on the WTA Tournament

The starting list in the WTA tournament is entering its final stage and due to Wimbledon and other tournaments, the list keep on changing. Home favorite Mirjam Björklund, who had a WC entering the competition, now enters on ranking and the tournament can therefore release her WC to another player, more about who it will […]
Roland Garros quarter-finalist Etcheverry to play in Båstad.

The Argentine Tomas Martin Etcheverry had not lost a set in the tournament until the quarter-finals in Paris. An impressive start by the 23-year-old Argentine who during the spring showed good class on clay and reached two finals on the surface. The Båstad audience got to know the tall (196 cm) Etcheverry last year when […]
Home favorite Elias Ymer plays in Båstad

It is with great joy that we can tell you that Elias Ymer is making his eleventh Nordea Open this summer. Elias, who is always a big crowd favorite with us in Båstad, is awarded one of the tournament’s wild cards and we hope he gets the same strong support as during last year’s tournament. […]
Nordea Open in Bastad named WTA 125 Tournament of the Year for 2022

The Nordea Open won the inaugural WTA 125 award because of its excellence of their staff and organization, passionate fans and wider dedication to the sport and its athletes. The Nordea Open in Bastad, Sweden on Monday was named the WTA 125 Tournament of the Year for the 2022 season. Voted on by the players, […]
Nordea Open 2022
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Nordea Open After movie 2022
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Hot Shot: Dominic THIEM vs Bautista Agut. Not even a Smash can get past Thiem in this epic rally.
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Magnus Norman summerar en fantastisk vecka
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Hot Shot: Baez final at #nordeaopen 2022.
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Hot Shot: Cerundolo final at #nordeaopen 2022.
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Cerundolo mästare i Båstad
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Fantastic Fransisco claims first title in Båstad

The all-Argentine final in Båstad was a high class battle for full stands in the scorching sun in Båstad. A final day just as it should be filled with drama, emotions and a possible first title at stake or a second one to be claimed. The first set was an incredibly even story that went […]
Matos och Vega Hernandez dubbelvinnare
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Matos / Vega Hernandez champions in Båstad and Nordea Open.

Rafael Matos, Brazil and David Vega Hernandez from Spain won the very even final against the all-Italian pair Simone Bolelli and Fabio Fognini with 64 36 13-11. Bolelli / Fognini, who have their sights set on the play-offs in Turin and the final will of course help them on the way there, but they would […]
Dagens Norman Lördag
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Argentinian affair to settle Nordea Open

For the first time in ten years there is an all Argentinian final on the ATP Tour outside of Argentina. Fransisco Cerundolo and Sebastian Baez have both played so well in their respective Båstad campaigns. Cerundolo took out first seed Casper Ruud and fifth seed Pablo Carreno Busta in the semi-finals. Baez squeezed past former […]
Baez slog ut världsåttan Rublev
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Cerundolo klar för final
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Rublev i semifinal i Båstad
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Dagens Norman Fredag
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Carreno Busta till sin första semifinal i Båstad
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Hot Shot: SCHWARTZMAN vs Carreno Busta at the #nordeaopen 2022.
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Hot Shot: CARRENO BUSTA vs Schwartzman at the #nordeaopen 2022.
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Hot Shot: CARRENO BUSTA vs Schwartzman at the #nordeaopen 2022.
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Hot Shot: CARRENO BUSTA vs Schwartzman at the #nordeaopen 2022.
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Order of play – Saturday

Hot Shot: CARRENO BUSTA vs Schwartzman at the #nordeaopen 2022.
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Hot Shot: CARRENO BUSTA vs Schwartzman at the #nordeaopen 2022.
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Hot Shot: CARRENO BUSTA has super defence vs Schwartzman at the #nordeaopen 2022.
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Highlights: SCHWARTZMAN vs CARRENO BUSTA at the #nordeaopen 2022.
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Cerundolo secured Saturday semi-final

Francesco Cerundolo is the first semi-finalist at the Nordea Open. The Argentine won over Aslan Karatsev in two straight sets 75 61. The first set was characterized by undulating play and many breaks. Cerundolo managed to break Karatsev in his last service game and then managed to serve home the first set without much trouble. […]
Dagens Norman Torsdag
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Dominic Thiem till kvartsfinal
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Highlights: THIEM vs BAUTISTA AGUT at the #nordeaopen 2022.
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Hot Shot: Magic THIEM shows skills against RBA at the #nordeaopen 2022.
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Order of play – Friday

Rublev pressured by Coria

Check out the interview with the winner Rublev, who squeezed past last year’s finalist Federico Coria. Rublev won the match 75 46 762. Check out this compilation of Rublev Hot Shots from the match against Coria.
Hot Shots: Rublev hot shots at #nordeaopen 2022.
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Rublev vann drama på center courten
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Highlights: CORIA vs RUBLEV at the #nordeaopen 2022.
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Hot Shot: HUESLER at the #nordeaopen 2022.
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Hot Shot: DJERE at the #nordeaopen 2022.
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Hot Shot: RUUD at the #nordeaopen 2022.
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Hot Shot: RUUD at the #nordeaopen 2022.
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Hot Shot: RUUD at the #nordeaopen 2022.
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Hot Shot: CERUNDOLO at the #nordeaopen 2022.
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Hot Shot: SCHWARTZMAN at the #nordeaopen 2022.
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Hot Shot: RUUD at the #nordeaopen 2022.
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