Older was the oldest when the Ymer brothers met for the first time in an ATP tournament match. Big brother Elias won in the Nordic Open over Mikael with 6–2, 7–6. This was more than just tennis, says Elias Ymer emotionally to SVT.
SportsNellie Taraba Wallberg achieved a Swedish tennis success in the European Championship when she took gold in the 18-year-old class in singles in Austrian Oberpullendorf.
SportsOlle Wallin lost what could have been the decisive match in Sweden's Davis Cup meeting with Tunisia. Then a fifth and completely decisive match awaited Leo Borg – which the 22-year-old won in two straight sets. Borg thus became the hero in the Davis Cup 50 years after dad Björn Borg.
SportsNext week, Björn Borg's autobiography will be released, where he, among other things, tells about his cancer. It has been a tumultuous time, says son Leo Borg. Of course, you get very worried, he says.
SportsMikael Ymer misses this weekend's Davis Cup match against Tunisia.
SportsSingelettan Elias Ymer says no to play against Tunisia in Davis Cup. In January, he left the team before the meeting with Australia after not agreeing with the management. We have sorted that out, so it has nothing to do with that, says DC captain Simon Aspelin.
SportsThe 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. I have had better days at work, says Ymer to Helsingborgs Dagblad. Also older brother Elias Ymer is eliminated and Sweden has no singles player left in the ATP tournament.
SportsElias 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.
SportsTwo years after the notorious brawl, Mikael Ymer is back in Båstad. I feel ready to leave that behind me, he says to SVT.
SportsShortly 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. I was moved when I could train with my brother here again, he says.
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SportsIn 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. I always want to think that I can already now challenge the best, says the tennis profile, who is now ready for the ATP tournament this fall in Stockholm.
SportsThe 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. If it had been six or nine months, it would have hurt enough, says Ruud.
SportsNow Mikael Ymer speaks out for the first time about his brother Elias being dropped from the Davis Cup match against Australia.
SportsTwo 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. We maintained a high level in 80 percent of the match against such a strong team and that bodes well for the future, says André Göransson.
SportsThe opportunities were several, but Leo Borg failed to take them. It annoys him. You have to deliver on the crucial balls. What happened then, one doesn't know. I had a few chances, but maybe got a little nervous, he says.
SportsCold and grey compared to the summer heat back home in Australia. And balls he was not used to. But Stockholm is a wonderful city and I like playing in this environment, says Alex de Minaur, the world's eighth-ranked tennis player.
SportsMikael 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. Yet, Australia leads with 2–0 and is one win away from advancing in the Davis Cup.
SportsBack 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. The Swede faces world number eight Alex de Minaur.
SportsDuring 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 came just overnight, one evening, says the Swede who is now getting ready for Sweden's Davis Cup meeting with Australia.
SportsIt 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.
SportsHe traveled to Luxembourg to make a comeback. Mikael Ymer brought back a final victory from there. The Swede won the ITF tournament after 6–1, 5–7, 6–2 against the Norwegian Nicolai Budkov Kjær.
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