Defending Champion Withdraws from Competition

Tommy Paul, the defending champion of the Nordic Open, has withdrawn from the ATP tournament in Stockholm. The American player, who claimed victory in the Royal Tennis Hall in both 2021 and 2022, has faced ongoing injury issues this year. He was also unable to compete in the current Masters tournament held in Shanghai.

Substitutes for Withdrawn Competitors

In light of Paul’s withdrawal, Jacob Fearnley from the UK will take his place. Additionally, Bulgarian player Grigor Dimitrov has also withdrawn. He is reportedly still recovering from a shoulder injury sustained this past summer. Sebastian Korda has been designated to replace Dimitrov in the tournament.

Upcoming Tournament Highlights

The ATP tournament, formerly known as the Stockholm Open, received a notable addition on Thursday with the entry of Denmark’s Holger Rune, who is currently ranked eleventh in the world. The qualification rounds for the Nordic Open are set to commence this Saturday.

• Withdrawn Players:
  • Tommy Paul (USA)
  • Grigor Dimitrov (Bulgaria)
• Replacements:
  • Jacob Fearnley (UK) for Tommy Paul
  • Sebastian Korda for Grigor Dimitrov
• Notable Entry:
  • Holger Rune (Denmark) – Ranked 11th in the world

As preparations continue, spectators look forward to an exciting lineup at this year’s Nordic Open tournament.