Simon Aspelin

Sweden forced into Davis Cup playoff after loss to Taiwan

The Swedish men lost their away tie against Taiwan in the Davis Cup after losing the fifth and decisive match. Sweden must now play a playoff match to remain in the second division.

Davis Cup Returns to Gothenburg After 18 Years

The tennis elite is coming to Gothenburg. For the first time in 18 years, the Davis Cup will be played in the city. On September 12-13, Sweden will meet Tunisia at the Partille Arena, where the winner will qualify for the Davis Cup qualifying round next year.

Sweden against Tunisia in Davis Cup: "Pretty good draw"

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.

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. 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.

Borg: "Must deliver on the crucial points"

The 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.

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. The Swede faces world number eight Alex de Minaur.

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.

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 won the ITF tournament after 6–1, 5–7, 6–2 against the Norwegian Nicolai Budkov Kjær.

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

Elias Ymer withdraws from tennis's Davis Cup. He announces this on Instagram. There, he directs criticism at DC captain Simon Aspelin. "It's such a low level," writes Ymer.

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. I'm a bit nervous, actually, he says in an interview on the tennis club Salk's Facebook page.

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.

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. He is very loaded, says DC captain Simon Aspelin.

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. Everyone knows how important this match is, says the star ahead of the duels at the Royal Tennis Hall.

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. It's absolutely a reasonable thought that he should be able to play, says captain Simon Aspelin.

This is the Swedish team against India in the Davis Cup