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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 Focuses on Present After Past Båstad Dispute

Two years after the notorious brawl, Mikael Ymer is back in Båstad. I feel ready to leave that behind me, he says to SVT.

Mikael Ymer Focuses on Present After Past Båstad Dispute

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 Gains New Perspective After Overcoming Hip Injury

Shortly after the notable comeback, tennis profile Mikael Ymer suffered a hip injury. An injury that the 26-year-old is now rid of – and which has given perspective to the sport.

Mikael Ymer Gains New Perspective After Overcoming Hip Injury

Olympic Silver Medalist Iakobi Kajaia Receives Two-Year Doping Ban

The wrestler Iakobi Kajaia, who won OS silver in 2021, is banned for two years for violating anti-doping rules, announces the anti-doping organization. .

Olympic Silver Medalist Iakobi Kajaia Receives Two-Year Doping Ban

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

Casper Ruud Criticizes Mikael Ymer's Lengthy Doping Ban

The Norwegian tennis star Casper Ruud is delighted about Mikael Ymer's comeback. At the same time, he is critical of the tennis profile's 18-month long suspension.

Casper Ruud Criticizes Mikael Ymer's Lengthy Doping Ban

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"

Olympic Champions Showed Class – Australia Advances

Two singles and a doubles – then it was over at the Royal Tennis Hall. Australia went ahead to an unassailable 3–0, eventually won the Davis Cup qualifier with 3–1 and advanced in the tournament.

Olympic Champions Showed Class – Australia Advances

Borg: "Must deliver on the crucial points"

The opportunities were several, but Leo Borg failed to take them. It annoys him.

Borg: "Must deliver on the crucial points"

De Minaur on Ymer: "He was very hard to beat"

Cold and grey compared to the summer heat back home in Australia. And balls he was not used to.

De Minaur on Ymer: "He was very hard to beat"

Tough DC Start – Ymer and Borg Not Enough

Mikael Ymer pressured world number eight Alex de Minaur in the opening match of the Davis Cup. Leo Borg followed up with an even match against Aleksandar Vukic.

Tough DC Start – Ymer and Borg Not Enough

Ymer gets the chance directly – plays the first DC match

Back on the tennis court – and straight into the heat. Mikael Ymer plays his first match in Sweden's Davis Cup meeting with Australia in Stockholm.

Ymer gets the chance directly – plays the first DC match

"It's damn boring to just party all the time"

During the suspension, he partied around the world and liked the atmosphere in Los Angeles the most. Over time, he started to feel an itch in his body – Mikael Ymer missed tennis.

"It's damn boring to just party all the time"

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"

Mikael Ymer back – winner directly

The 18-month doping ban is over and the climb up the ranking began in the best possible way. Mikael Ymer won in his comeback – in two straight sets.

Mikael Ymer back – winner directly

Ymer's first words about the comeback: "A bit nervous"

Mikael Ymer is making a comeback next week. The 26-year-old Swede has signed up for a tournament in Luxembourg.

Ymer's first words about the comeback: "A bit nervous"

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 ready for DC play: "Is very loaded"

The suspension for doping offenses is soon cleared and Mikael Ymer is on his way back to the tennis court. The Swedish star is highly likely to play in the Davis Cup against the world nation Australia.

Ymer ready for DC play: "Is very loaded"

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"