# Shevchenko Ousts Ruud in Stockholm

> Shevchenko recovers from set drop to beat Ruud in Stockholm Open last 16.
- Title: Shevchenko Ousts Ruud in Stockholm · Tennis Majors | Shortify
- Summary: Shevchenko recovers from set drop to beat Ruud in Stockholm Open last 16. Kazakh Aleksandr Shevchenko, ranked No.
- Keywords: stockholm open, casper ruud, aleksandr shevchenko, atp tour, quarterfinals, qualifier, Tennis Majors
- Source: Tennis Majors — https://tennismajors.com/atp/stockholm-open-atp-250-atp/shevchenko-recovers-from-a-set-down-to-oust-ruud-and-face-tirante-in-stockholm-866694.html
- Published: 2026-11-11T22:37:13+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: stockholm open, casper ruud, aleksandr shevchenko, atp tour, quarterfinals, qualifier, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Kazakh Aleksandr Shevchenko, ranked No. 107, defeats defending champion Casper Ruud 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-3 to reach Stockholm Open quarterfinals.