BNP Paribas Nordic Open 2025 – Day 6 (October 16) Preview
Stockholm, Sweden – October 16, 2025 — The BNP Paribas Nordic Open 2025 heads into Day 6 on Thursday, promising another thrilling day of tennis at the historic Kungliga Tennishallen. With several Round of 16 and doubles quarterfinal matchups on the schedule, fans can expect a high-quality display of skill, strategy, and endurance from some of the ATP Tour’s most dynamic players.
Centre Court: Rune Headlines, Berrettini and Humbert in Key Battles
Play begins on Centre Court at 12:00 PM with a doubles Round of 16 clash between Swedish-American pair Andre Göransson / Jackson Withrow and the fourth-seeded French duo Sadio Doumbia / Fabien Reboul. Göransson will look to excite the local crowd with his sharp volleys and doubles instincts, while the French team—renowned for their chemistry and consistency—aims to continue their strong run on the ATP 250 doubles circuit.
Singles action kicks off not before 2:00 PM, when Argentina’s Tomás Martín Etcheverry takes on Miomir Kecmanović of Serbia in a Round of 16 encounter. Etcheverry, known for his heavy topspin and strong work ethic, faces a tough challenge against Kecmanović, who brings solid baseline control and experience on hard courts. With both players capable of long rallies and tactical depth, this matchup could be one of the most balanced duels of the day.
Next on Centre Court, Ugo Humbert—the tournament’s fourth seed—meets Matteo Berrettini in what promises to be a blockbuster battle between two powerful hitters. Humbert, one of France’s top-ranked players, has been in excellent form throughout 2025, while Berrettini, a former Wimbledon finalist, continues his comeback campaign with renewed confidence and precision. Their contrasting styles—Humbert’s smooth left-handed play against Berrettini’s explosive forehand—should make for compelling viewing.
The evening session, starting not before 6:00 PM, features the top seed Holger Rune taking on Márton Fucsovics. Rune, the defending Stockholm champion, returns to the court as the headline attraction of Day 6. The Danish star has built a reputation as one of the ATP’s fiercest competitors, combining aggression with flair. Fucsovics, however, is a dangerous opponent—his physical strength and experience could test Rune’s resilience under pressure.
Wrapping up Centre Court action, local hero Elias Ymer—competing as a wildcard—will face Britain’s Jacob Fearnley in the final match of the day. Ymer, who always draws passionate support from the Stockholm crowd, will hope to deliver a memorable performance against the talented British newcomer. Fearnley, fresh off impressive results on the ATP Challenger Tour, will aim to continue his momentum and earn a statement victory.
Court 1: Doubles Quarterfinals and Key Singles Action
Over on Court 1, play starts at 12:00 PM with a doubles quarterfinal between Alexander Erler / Robert Galloway and the Austrian duo Neil Oberleitner / David Pichler. Both pairs have been strong on serve this week, so fans can expect a match filled with quick reflexes and close tiebreaks.
Following that, Lorenzo Sonego returns to action against American Aleksandar Kovacevic in a Round of 16 singles match. Sonego, known for his energy and flair, will look to build on his earlier performances in Stockholm, while Kovacevic hopes to capitalize on his hard-court consistency to pull off an upset.
The final match on Court 1—not before 6:00 PM—features another doubles quarterfinal where the top-seeded Italians Simone Bolelli / Andrea Vavassori face the pairing of Miomir Kecmanović / Alexandre Muller. The Italians, regular contenders in ATP doubles draws, will aim to advance smoothly toward the semifinals, but Kecmanović and Muller could prove a tricky challenge with their powerful groundstrokes and unpredictable shot-making.
A Pivotal Day in Stockholm
Thursday’s schedule at the BNP Paribas Nordic Open 2025 combines elite singles drama with world-class doubles action. Fans will be eager to see how top seeds like Holger Rune and Ugo Humbert handle their challenges, while the local spotlight will once again shine brightly on Elias Ymer and Andre Göransson.
As the tournament edges closer to its decisive weekend, Day 6 represents a crucial step toward the quarterfinals—and every match at the ATP 250 Stockholm Open 2025 carries the potential to shape the championship picture.
