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Lucky loser Mannarino faces Shevchenko in Stockholm
10 Nov
Summary
- Mannarino enters as a lucky loser after a qualifying defeat.
- Shevchenko advanced through qualifying, beating Jacob Fearnley.
- Mannarino won their previous encounter at Wimbledon in 2023.
Adrian Mannarino and Aleksandr Shevchenko are set to compete in the round of 32 at the 2026 Stockholm Open. The match is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, at 1:00 PM local time on Court 1 at the Royal Tennis Hall.
Mannarino, the tournament's initial top seed in qualifying, enters the main draw as a lucky loser. He secured his spot after other players withdrew from the ATP 250 event.
Shevchenko also earned his place in the main draw by winning his qualifying matches, including a victory over Jacob Fearnley. The two players have met once before, with Mannarino winning in straight sets at Wimbledon in 2023.
The encounter is anticipated to be a closely fought match, with Mannarino's experience on indoor hard courts potentially giving him an advantage.
