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Shevchenko Ousts Ruud in Stockholm
Shevchenko recovers from set drop to beat Ruud in Stockholm Open last 16.
In brief
Shevchenko recovers from set drop to beat Ruud in Stockholm Open last 16. Kazakh Aleksandr Shevchenko, ranked No. 107, defeats defending champion Casper Ruud 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-3 to reach Stockholm Open quarterfinals. Originally reported by Tennis Majors.
Shevchenko beats Ruud in last 16
Kazakhstan’s Aleksandr Shevchenko, a qualifier ranked No. 107, beat second seed and defending champion Casper Ruud 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-3 in the last 16 of the Stockholm Open on Wednesday.
Shevchenko reaches quarterfinals
Shevchenko became the first Kazakh player to reach the quarter-finals in Stockholm, on the day Ernests Gulbis was reported to have become his coach.
Shevchenko’s ATP Tour record
Shevchenko, 25, reached his 11th ATP Tour quarter-final and third of the season after Adelaide and Gstaad.
Shevchenko’s previous win
His only win over a top-50 player this season before Wednesday was against Ben Shelton, ranked No. 9, at the Miami Masters 1000.
Ruud’s previous meetings
Ruud had won both of their previous meetings, at Bastad in 2023 and Indian Wells in 2026.
The big picture
Kazakh Aleksandr Shevchenko, ranked No. 107, defeats defending champion Casper Ruud 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-3 to reach Stockholm Open quarterfinals.
