About the Tournament & Defending Champion
The Stockholm Open represents the crown jewel of indoor tennis in Sweden and proudly holds the title of the oldest indoor ATP tournament in the world, with a rich tradition dating back to 1969. The tournament gathers top tennis players competing on fast indoor hard courts at the famous Kungliga Tennishallen (Royal Tennis Hall). The defending singles champion is Casper Ruud, who defeated Ugo Humbert in the final, making history as the first Norwegian player to win this prestigious tournament.
Latest News (Latest Posts)
Stay up to date with the action in Stockholm! In this section, you can follow all our match analyses, interviews, and daily reports.
- Favorites Secure in Stockholm: Kecmanovic Wins a Thriller, Etcheverry Withdraws Due to Injury
- Gojo Causes an Upset, Etcheverry Battles Hard to Reach Stockholm Open Second Round
- Favorites Safe at the Start of the Day: Norrie and Michelsen Reach Stockholm Open Second Round
- Excellent Start for Argentines in Stockholm: Tirante and Cerundolo Reach the Second Round
- Stockholm Open Qualifying Complete: Main Draw Names Confirmed
- Stockholm Open: Detailed Breakdown of Prize Money and ATP Points
- Stockholm Open: News, Draw, and Information
Main Draw: Singles and Doubles
The competition is always fierce with a limited number of spots in the main draw. The singles bracket features 28 players, with the top four seeds receiving a first-round bye. Meanwhile, the doubles competition features a 16-team draw.
Qualifying Draw
Before the main event, the battle begins in the qualifying rounds. Through two rounds of qualifying action, players fight for one of the four available spots that lead directly into the main draw.
Seeded Players
The tournament seeds dictate the pathway of the draw. Seeding is determined based on the official ATP rankings in the week leading up to the tournament, granting the top eight singles players a privileged position in the bracket.
| Seed | Player | ATP Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taylor Fritz | 12 |
| 2 | Casper Ruud | 23 |
| 3 | Lorenzo Musetti | 24 |
| 4 | Alejandro Tabilo | 30 |
| 5 | Tomas Martin Etcheverry | 31 |
| 6 | Alex Michelsen | 35 |
| 7 | Ugo Humbert | 38 |
| 8 | Zizou Bergs | 40 |
Tournament Trivia
The Stockholm Open is rich in tennis history:
- It is the only ATP tournament played in an arena originally built and specifically designed for tennis (Kungliga Tennishallen).
- Tennis legends John McEnroe and Boris Becker hold the all-time record for most singles titles, having lifted the trophy 4 times each.
- Stefan Edberg holds the absolute record for the most match wins at this tournament (34 career victories).
Prize Money and ATP Points
As an ATP 250 series event, the winner secures 250 crucial ATP ranking points. The total prize money pool continues to grow each year, aligning with the highest standards of modern tennis.
For a detailed breakdown of the financial distribution and points awarded per round, we have prepared a dedicated article:Detailed breakdown of Stockholm Open prize money and points
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The tournament is traditionally held in Stockholm, Sweden, at the prestigious Royal Tennis Hall (Kungliga Tennishallen). Matches are played on indoor hard courts.
This prestigious event has been held since 1969, making it the oldest indoor tournament on the calendar. It belongs to the ATP 250 series, meaning the singles and doubles champions earn 250 ATP points
Casper Ruud is the defending singles champion. He defeated Ugo Humbert in the previous final to become the first Norwegian tennis player to win this trophy.
