It was a thrilling day across the ATP Tour as Tommy Paul secured his career-best 42nd singles win of the season at the BNP Paribas Nordic Open, while Alex de Minaur rallied to a victory at the European Open, and Francisco Cerundolo ended Justin Engel’s historic run at the Almaty Open. Here’s a breakdown of all the key results from Wednesday’s action.
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BNP Paribas Nordic Open (Stockholm, Sweden)
Tommy Paul Advances to the Quarterfinals
Fourth-seeded Tommy Paul continued his stellar season, defeating Serbia’s Laslo Djere 6-2, 7-6 (2) to advance to the quarterfinals. Paul, the 2021 champion in Stockholm, was dominant on serve, firing seven aces and hitting 27 winners. He put relentless pressure on Djere, forcing the Serbian to save nine of 12 break points.
Casper Ruud Makes Norwegian History
Second-seeded Casper Ruud returned to the Stockholm event for the first time since 2019 and became the first Norwegian to win a match in the tournament’s history, beating Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego 6-3, 7-6 (3). Ruud will next face seventh-seeded Tallon Griekspoor (Netherlands), who defeated British qualifier Jacob Fearnley 7-6 (0), 6-3.
Other Results
- Stan Wawrinka (Switzerland) overcame No. 6 seed Brandon Nakashima 6-4, 6-4.
- Dominic Stricker (Switzerland) won a tough match against Italy’s Matteo Berrettini 7-6 (6), 6-4.
European Open (Antwerp, Belgium)
Alex de Minaur Battles Back to Reach Quarterfinals
Top-seeded Alex de Minaur came from behind to beat Spain’s Roberto Carballes Baena 2-6, 6-4, 6-2. De Minaur, returning from a hip injury that sidelined him after the U.S. Open, displayed resilience, hitting 24 winners and shaking off 31 unforced errors. His next opponent is France’s Hugo Gaston, who won a grueling 6-4, 6-7 (3), 7-6 (4) battle against Argentina’s Mariano Navone.
Bautista Agut Makes History
Spain’s Roberto Bautista Agut defeated Argentina’s Tomas Martin Etcheverry 7-6 (2), 6-4 to become the oldest quarterfinalist in European Open history at age 36. Bautista Agut delivered a solid performance to continue his impressive run.
Other Results
- Third-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime (Canada) came back from a set down to defeat Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-2.
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Almaty Open (Kazakhstan)
Francisco Cerundolo Ends Engel’s Historic Run
Fourth-seeded Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina ended 17-year-old Justin Engel’s remarkable run with a 6-4, 7-6 (3) win. Engel, who had made history as the first player born in 2007 or later to win an ATP Tour match, committed 35 unforced errors, giving Cerundolo opportunities to advance to the quarterfinals.
Other Results
- Second-seeded Alejandro Tabilo (Chile) defeated Germany’s Maximilian Marterer 6-2, 6-4.
- Gabriel Diallo (Canada) knocked off Croatia’s Borna Coric 7-6 (1), 6-4.
- Alexander Shevchenko (Kazakhstan) eliminated Russian qualifier Aslan Karatsev 6-1, 6-7 (5), 7-5.
Post-Match Reactions and Key Takeaways
Tommy Paul on His 42nd Win of the Season
“I’m feeling confident in my game right now. Stockholm has always been a special place for me, and I’m happy to keep this momentum going.”
Alex de Minaur on His Return to Action
“It was tough out there today, but I’m just happy to be back on court after the injury. I had to fight hard, but that’s what it’s all about.”
Francisco Cerundolo on Defeating Engel
“Justin is a great young talent, and it wasn’t an easy match. I had to stay focused and take my chances, especially in that second set.”
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Looking Ahead
At the Almaty Open, Francisco Cerundolo and Alejandro Tabilo will continue their quest for the title in Kazakhstan as they head to the quarterfinals.
Tommy Paul will aim to continue his strong form as he heads into the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Nordic Open, where he could face a rematch with Casper Ruud.
Alex de Minaur will look to shake off rust and maintain his push for the European Open title.
