Swedish tennis has had a tough time lately – but now comes a welcome message. Elias Ymer has indeed qualified for Wimbledon, following a win in the qualifying final against 246-ranked Sho Shimabukuro, Japan.
I'm very pleased with myself, says Ymer in the interview after the match.
Elias Ymer, ranked 206 on the ATP world ranking, was the strongest in Wimbledon's qualifying final against Shimabukuro and could take home the win with 3–0 in sets, 7–6 (7–3), 6–3, 6–1.
The Swede has qualified for the tennis classic on grass outside London, which begins on Monday.
It feels fantastic. A few days ago, there were a lot of nerves. Now there's a great relief to have moved on. I'm very pleased with myself, says Ymer.
A welcome Swedish tennis success, after a turbulent year for the sport, with Mikael Ymer being banned for 18 months for doping offenses, and Dragos Madaras also being banned during an investigation by the International Tennis Integrity Agency.
The last time Elias Ymer played in Wimbledon was in 2022. Then, the 28-year-old actually went out in the qualifying final, but due to an illness, he got the chance in the main tournament anyway. It then stopped directly in the first round.
