Exciting Stockholm R2 Match Previews and Predictions: Humbert Faces Off Against Berrettini, Kecmanovic Battles Etcheverry

The Stockholm R2 Match Previews bring exciting matchups as Ugo Humbert faces off against Matteo Berrettini. Meanwhile, Miomir Kecmanovic is set to battle Tomas Martin Etcheverry, with both matches poised to add intrigue to the Nordic Open’s second-round competition.

Ugo Humbert vs. Matteo Berrettini

Ugo Humbert and Matteo Berrettini will meet for their fifth career encounter in the second round of the Nordic Open on Thursday. Berrettini leads their main tour head-to-head series 3-0, having defeated Humbert in straight sets at the U.S. Open in 2020 and 2023, and the ATP Cup in 2022. Despite Humbert’s past success in a 2017 Challenger event, he has struggled this season with only a 19-18 record. Berrettini’s year has also been challenging due to physical issues, although he returned to form by securing a victory over Giulio Zeppieri with a score of 6-4, 6-2. As Humbert enters the match with a first-round bye, Berrettini’s recent win positions him as the favorite to continue his dominance.

Miomir Kecmanovic vs. Tomas Martin Etcheverry

For Miomir Kecmanovic, consistency has been elusive this season. Ranked 49th globally, the Serb achieved a victory against Ergi Kirkin in the Davis Cup but did not possess significant wins since mid-August. However, Kecmanovic overcame Alexandre Muller in commanding fashion, 6-4, 6-1. Now, he faces Tomas Martin Etcheverry, with their head-to-head standing at 1-1. Kecmanovic claimed victory at the 2022 French Open, while Etcheverry triumphed on the indoor hard courts of Paris in 2023.

Etcheverry, known for his adaptability across different court surfaces, holds a current world ranking of 63. He advanced to the next round after defeating Mark Lajal in a three-set match. Building on this performance, Etcheverry aims to capitalize on Kecmanovic’s recent struggles to secure a spot in the quarterfinals.

• Event: Nordic Open, Stockholm
• Humbert vs. Berrettini Head-to-Head: 3-0 in favor of Berrettini
• Kecmanovic vs. Etcheverry Head-to-Head: 1-1
• Berrettini’s Last Win: U.S. Open 2023
• Kecmanovic’s Last Victory: Against Alexandre Muller, 6-4, 6-1

As the matches unfold, fans can anticipate thrilling tennis action in Stockholm, determining who advances to the quarterfinals.