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Shevchenko Edges Ruud in Thriller
12 Nov
Summary
- Shevchenko achieved a comeback win against defending champion Casper Ruud.
- Tirante advanced to the quarterfinals after his opponent withdrew.
- Shevchenko is a slight favorite due to his past indoor swing success.
Qualifier Alexander Shevchenko battled back from a set down to defeat defending champion Casper Ruud in a thrilling Stockholm Open quarterfinal match. After losing the first set in a tie-break, Shevchenko secured the second and third sets to advance, marking his second win against a top 20 player this season.
Shevchenko's opponent in the next round will be Thiago Agustin Tirante. Tirante reached the quarterfinals after fifth seed Tomas Martin Etcheverry withdrew from the tournament, granting him a walkover. This marks Tirante's fifth quarterfinal appearance of the season.
Shevchenko enters the match as the slight favorite, citing his strong past performances on indoor hard courts, including a runner-up finish at the Metz Open in 2023. Tirante's best result during the fall indoor swing is his current quarterfinal run in Stockholm.
