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Ymer Brothers Exit Båstad ATP Tournament as Sweden Falls Short

The comeback in Båstad ended immediately for Mikael Ymer. The Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp was too tough and won in two straight sets, 6–4, 6–1.

Ymer Brothers Exit Båstad ATP Tournament as Sweden Falls Short

Elias Ymer Advances in Båstad Tennis Despite Opponent's Tactics

Elias Ymer advanced in the Båstad tennis – despite a tricky opponent. On the other hand, Mikael Ymer could not complete his match which was stopped by a rainstorm.

Elias Ymer Advances in Båstad Tennis Despite Opponent's Tactics

Mikael Ymer Set to Compete in Båstad Tennis Tournament

Mikael Ymer is coming to the Båstad tennis men's tournament. This is confirmed by Nordea Open in a press release.

Mikael Ymer Set to Compete in Båstad Tennis Tournament

Mikael Ymer: "I can challenge the best

In January, Mikael Ymer made a comeback after 18 months of absence. Coming back to old form requires a lot - but the 26-year-old does not want to think too much about it.

Mikael Ymer: "I can challenge the best

Ymer: "I would never have set foot in the royal court"

Now Mikael Ymer speaks out for the first time about his brother Elias being dropped from the Davis Cup match against Australia. .

Ymer: "I would never have set foot in the royal court"

Ymer formally selected – Heinonen replaces brother

It has been clear for a long time – but now Mikael Ymer is also formally selected to Sweden's team in the Davis Cup tennis. Moreover, it is clear who will replace big brother Elias Ymer in the squad.

Ymer formally selected – Heinonen replaces brother

The Swede's success – won comeback in Luxembourg

He traveled to Luxembourg to make a comeback. Mikael Ymer brought back a final victory from there.

The Swede's success – won comeback in Luxembourg

Ymer pulls out of Davis Cup: "Have different views"

Elias Ymer withdraws from tennis's Davis Cup. He announces this on Instagram.

Ymer pulls out of Davis Cup: "Have different views"

Scandal Star to Stockholm – May Face Ymer

Now it is clear which Australian tennis players will be visiting the Royal Tennis Hall at the end of January for the Davis Cup, reports Expressen. One of them is the world star Nick Kyrgios.

Scandal Star to Stockholm – May Face Ymer

DC spot remains open for Ymer

It became a expected Davis Cup team that was selected for the tennis match against Australia on January 31-February 1. A spot is being held open for Mikael Ymer whose 18-month long doping ban soon expires.

DC spot remains open for Ymer

Ymer eliminated after giant upset: "It stings"

The Swedish tennis star Elias Ymer was extremely close to delighting the home crowd in the ATP tournament in Stockholm. In the end, it was still a defeat for the 28-year-old in the first round – after a thriller against fifth-seeded Chilean Nicolás Jarry.

Ymer eliminated after giant upset: "It stings"

Sweden Crushed India: "Played Good Tennis"

Four matches, four wins and not a single lost set. Sweden rolled over India in the Davis Cup and is now clear for next year's qualifying for the final.

Sweden Crushed India: "Played Good Tennis"

Borg's First DC Win: "A Dream"

He had played three Davis Cup matches and lost them all. But the fourth time was the charm for Leo Borg.

Borg's First DC Win: "A Dream"

Ymer on the India Match: "Know How Important It Is"

He calls himself "a veteran of the team". Now Elias Ymer will lead Sweden to victory in the Davis Cup match against India.

Ymer on the India Match: "Know How Important It Is"

DC Captain on Banned Ymer: "Missed"

Victory over India and Sweden may get reinforcement in the Davis Cup tennis. Then Mikael Ymer is back after the suspension for doping offense.

DC Captain on Banned Ymer: "Missed"

Sweden's Davis Cup chances increase – India's number one missing

Sweden's chance of staying in the top division in the Davis Cup increases. India's number one Sumit Nagal withdraws from this weekend's DC match.

Sweden's Davis Cup chances increase – India's number one missing

This is the Swedish team against India in the Davis Cup

14-15 September, Sweden will host India in the Davis Cup, where the winner will get a chance to qualify for the finals next year. National team captain Simon Aspelin has selected Elias Ymer, Leo Borg, doubles players André Göransson and Filip Bergevi.

This is the Swedish team against India in the Davis Cup

Last Blue-Yellow Hope in US Open Singles Extinguished

There will be no Swedish representation in the women's singles tournament in this year's edition of the US Open tennis. Mirjam Björklund lost her second qualifying match against American Elizabeth Mandlik with 4–6, 4–6.

Last Blue-Yellow Hope in US Open Singles Extinguished

Ymer out – but Björklund advances in US Open qualifying

The men's singles tournament in the US Open tennis will be played entirely without Swedes. This is clear after Elias Ymer was knocked out directly in the first qualifying round, with the scores 6–7 (6–8), 6–7 (3–7) against American Patrick Kypson.

Ymer out – but Björklund advances in US Open qualifying

Elias Ymer fell directly in Båstad

Elias Ymer's journey in Båstad ended immediately. He fell in the first round against Indian Sumit Nagal in two straight sets (4-6, 3-6).

Elias Ymer fell directly in Båstad

Borg faces Nadal in Båstad: "Completely crazy"

The tennis audience in Båstad is treated to a real dream match directly in the first round of the ATP tournament. Leo Borg will face the Spanish star Rafael Nadal.

Borg faces Nadal in Båstad: "Completely crazy"

Elias Ymer fell in five sets on center court

Elias Ymer is out in the first round of Wimbledon. The 205-ranked Swede fell to 28-seeded Jack Draper after a thrilling five-setter.

Elias Ymer fell in five sets on center court

Stars Advance According to Plan in Wimbledon

The Italian Jannik Sinner is as expected advancing to the second round in Wimbledon – but it was not entirely without problems. The world number one is joined by another group of stars who won their initial matches on Monday, including the Norwegian Casper Ruud and the Spanish Carlos Alcaraz.

Stars Advance According to Plan in Wimbledon

Elias Ymer qualifies for Wimbledon: "Great relief"

Swedish tennis has had a tough time lately – but now comes a piece of good news. Elias Ymer has indeed qualified for Wimbledon, after winning the qualifying final against 246th-ranked Sho Shimabukuro, Japan.

Elias Ymer qualifies for Wimbledon: "Great relief"