A packed tennis schedule at the Stockholm Open brought a handful of exciting matches, solid performances from seeded players, but also an unfortunate injury withdrawal.
Kecmanovic Breaks Rinderknech After a Fierce Battle, Rune Secure
The day session on Center Court was closed by Serbian tennis player Miomir Kecmanovic, who defeated Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech in a highly entertaining match full of twists and turns, 2-1 (7-6(7), 4-6, 6-4). Kecmanovic relied on a solid first serve (69% in, 73% points won) and managed to convert 2 of 3 break point opportunities while saving 5 of 7 break points on his own serve. He finished the match with 31 winners and only 14 unforced errors.
The night session on Center Court opened with Holger Rune facing Belgian Zizou Bergs. One break per set was enough for the Dane to routinely close out the match, winning 2-0 (6-3, 6-4). Rune dictated the pace, not allowing his opponent a single break point opportunity.
Sonego and Michelsen Advance Without Dropping a Set
In the opening match on Court 1, Lorenzo Sonego defeated Frenchman Quentin Halys 2-0 (6-4, 7-6(4)). It was an extremely tight encounter featuring only one break of serve. Halys had just one break point opportunity which he failed to convert, while Sonego dominated his service games, firing 12 aces and winning a high 90% of his first-serve points.
On Center Court, Alex Michelsen easily finished his match against Argentine Juan Manuel Cerundolo. The American dropped only five games, winning 2-0 (6-3, 6-2). Michelsen successfully saved 9 of 13 break points, and his excellent net play and returning secured him a safe passage to the next round.
Shevchenko and Musetti Justify Their Roles, Etcheverry Withdraws Without a Fight
The earlier match on Court 1 saw Aleksandr Shevchenko defeat “Lucky Loser” Adrian Mannarino, who entered the main draw following Luca Van Assche’s withdrawal. Shevchenko finished the job in just an hour and 10 minutes, winning 2-0 (6-1, 6-3). The final match of the day on Center Court featured Lorenzo Musetti and Briton Toby Samuel. The Italian fully justified his favorite status, cruising to a 2-0 (6-1, 6-4) victory, highlighting his performance with an impressive 18 points won out of 25 approaches to the net.
Unfortunately, the Round of 16 clash between the two Argentines was not played. Tomas Martin Etcheverry handed a walkover to his compatriot Thiago Agustin Tirante due to a left calf injury. Etcheverry felt pain after a grueling two-and-a-half-hour match against Max Dahlin and decided not to risk a more severe injury, sending Tirante straight into the quarterfinals.
Round of 16 Schedule for Tomorrow
Tomorrow, we can expect a highly exciting Round of 16 schedule with the following matches:
- 13:00 – Lorenzo Sonego vs. Alejandro Tabilo
- 14:30 – Taylor Fritz vs. Cameron Norrie
- 16:00 – Borna Gojo vs. Ugo Humbert
- 18:00 – Aleksandr Shevchenko vs. Casper Ruud
- 19:30 – Miomir Kecmanovic vs. Holger Rune
For the complete schedule of remaining matches, all draws, the list of seeded players, and the latest tournament reports, visit our main hub for the Stockholm Open.
