2025 Stockholm Open Overview
The upcoming 2025 Stockholm Open is set to take place from October 13 to 19, attracting an impressive lineup of players to compete in this ATP 250 indoor hard court event. Established in 1969, the tournament has solidified its status as one of the oldest events on the ATP calendar, drawing enthusiastic Swedish crowds each year, ensuring its place in professional tennis for over fifty years.
Historical Significance and Notable Players
Legends such as Roger Federer, Boris Becker, and John McEnroe have previously triumphed in this historic competition. Notably, Federer made an unexpected appearance in 2010, delighting fans before scaling back his tournament participation in later seasons.
“Defending champion Tommy Paul will return to Stockholm after clinching victory against Grigor Dimitrov in the 2024 final, a standout moment in a season that nearly secured him a spot at the ATP Finals.”
Current Player Status
Despite facing challenges in 2025, Paul remains a formidable opponent on indoor hard courts, especially following his recent engagement. Although Dimitrov’s name is listed for the event, his participation is uncertain following an injury that caused him to retire during the quarterfinals of Wimbledon against Jannik Sinner. This unfortunate event occurred while he was leading, marking a particularly painful moment in his season and making him the first player to retire from five consecutive Grand Slams.
Norway’s Casper Ruud, who has had a mixed year with early exits at the Australian Open and the French Open and missing Wimbledon due to injury, looks to revitalize his season in Stockholm. However, he did secure a crucial title at the 2025 Madrid Open, defeating Jack Draper.
Italian player Matteo Berrettini is also looking to rebound after battling injuries throughout the 2025 season, only recently returning to the courts at the Hangzhou Open. His past performance in Stockholm has not been stellar, particularly on indoor courts, as he has yet to reach a final under such conditions.
Denis Shapovalov‘s aggressive playing style may be well-suited to the indoor atmosphere of the Stockholm Open, with his previous success at the 2024 Belgrade Open fresh in mind. Additionally, it will be intriguing to see how Marin Cilic, the 2014 US Open champion, handles the challenges ahead after a disappointing performance in Hangzhou, where he failed to defend his title in the opening round.
Competitors to Watch
Other notable competitors joining the fray include Ugo Humbert, Tallon Griekspoor, Cameron Norrie, and Lorenzo Sonego among many others.
2025 Stockholm Open Players Entry List
- Casper Ruud (Rank: 12)
- Tommy Paul (Rank: 15)
- Ugo Humbert (Rank: 24)
- Denis Shapovalov (Rank: 26)
- Grigor Dimitrov (Rank: 28)
- Tallon Griekspoor (Rank: 31)
- Cameron Norrie (Rank: 34)
- Alexandre Muller (Rank: 38)
- Alexei Popyrin (Rank: 40)
- Camilo Ugo Carabelli (Rank: 43)
- Lorenzo Sonego (Rank: 44)
- Miomir Kecmanovic (Rank: 47)
- Matteo Berrettini (Rank: 57)
- Marton Fucsovics (Rank: 58)
- Marin Cilic (Rank: 59)
- Kamil Majchrzak (Rank: 61)
- Tomas Martin Etcheverry (Rank: 63)
- Nicolai Budkov Kjaer (Rank: 158)
The anticipation builds for this tournament as fans await to see who will rise to the occasion.
