BNP Paribas Nordic Open 2025 Quater-Finals Schedule (Oct 17)
Stockholm, Sweden – Friday, October 17, 2025 – The final leg of the indoor hardcourt swing has hit its crescendo at the BNP Paribas Nordic Open. Day 7 in Stockholm is reserved exclusively for the high-stakes singles and doubles quarterfinals, promising a day of electrifying action as eight players battle for four spots in the singles semi-finals and four teams seek glory in the doubles draw. At this ATP 250 event, players are fighting not just for the prestige of the title, but for crucial ranking points that could define their end-of-season standings.
The schedule is split across Centre Court and Court 1, beginning at 12:00 local time, featuring top seeds, rising stars, and the last local hope, all aiming to cement their place in the weekend’s semi-finals.
Centre Court: A Quartet of Quarterfinals
The Centre Court action is entirely dedicated to the singles draw, with all four matches being quarterfinals. Victory here ensures a player 100 ranking points and secures a substantial jump in prize money, making these matches career-defining moments, especially for the unseeded competitors.
Starts at 12:00 PM: Humbert vs. Sonego
The day begins with a fierce clash between two highly motivated players: France’s Ugo Humbert (4) and Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego. Humbert, currently ranked around the world No. 26, is a known quantity on indoor hardcourts, a surface where he has historically captured multiple titles, including one earlier this year in Marseille. His aggressive left-handed game and flat hitting are perfectly suited for the quick conditions in Stockholm.
Sonego, the explosive Italian, brings immense energy and competitive fire. While Sonego’s overall 2025 season has had mixed results, his ability to suddenly elevate his game and push opponents with his powerful all-court play makes him incredibly dangerous in a best-of-three-set format. This opening quarterfinal sets a high bar for the day, pitting Humbert’s indoor hardcourt pedigree against Sonego’s unpredictable intensity.
Not Before 2:30 PM: Rune (1) vs. Etcheverry
The marquee matchup of the afternoon features top seed Holger Rune (1) of Denmark facing Argentina’s Tomas Martin Etcheverry. Rune, currently ranked around World No. 11, has a well-documented history of success indoors, including his famous 2022 run to the Paris Masters title. Despite admitting to a mixed 2025 season, the 22-year-old is looking to make a late push for the ATP Finals, and a title run here is essential to his mission.
Etcheverry, primarily known as a clay-court specialist, has successfully transitioned his grinding baseline game to the indoor hardcourts, demonstrating impressive adaptability this week. His challenge is enormous: to defeat a top seed who thrives in these conditions. Rune will look to dictate with pace and attack the net, while Etcheverry must rely on his defensive consistency and mental fortitude to force errors from the Dane. This match is a crucial indicator of Rune’s form heading into the final Masters 1000 event of the year.
Not Before 6:30 PM: Korda vs. Ruud (2)
The evening session starts with a highly anticipated rematch of their recent history, pitting American Sebastian Korda against Norway’s second seed, Casper Ruud (2). Korda’s fluid, flat hitting is ideally suited for indoor hardcourts, and he often plays his best tennis in these conditions. The American is looking to cap off his season with a strong result that bolsters his position for next year.
Ruud, while comfortable on clay, has proven in the past that he can compete on hardcourts, securing a major title on the surface earlier in 2025 at the Madrid Open. However, he has admitted to an underwhelming second half of the year and is also making a last-ditch effort to qualify for the ATP Finals. For Ruud, this quarterfinal is more than just a match; it’s a test of whether he can find the necessary hardcourt momentum to carry him into Turin. The winner of this encounter gains invaluable late-season confidence.
Followed By: Ymer (WC) vs. Shapovalov (3)
The Centre Court day concludes with a must-watch encounter for the local fans: Swedish wild card Elias Ymer (WC) against Canadian favourite Denis Shapovalov (3).
Ymer, the last Swedish player left in the singles draw, will be carried by the passionate Stockholm crowd. His journey to the quarter-finals, including a win over his brother Mikael, is a compelling narrative for the home faithful. For Ymer, every win here is an exponential boost, as he typically competes at the Challenger level.
Shapovalov, a former World No. 10, is also known for his tremendous success indoors, having won a major indoor title earlier in the year at the Dallas Open. His unpredictable, high-risk, high-reward left-handed style is explosive on the quick surface. The Canadian must manage his trademark unforced errors and use his serve and forehand to overwhelm the spirited defence of Ymer, while battling the inevitable and passionate support for the local hero.
Court 1: Doubles Quarterfinals
The doubles schedule on Court 1 features high-level quarterfinals action.
The day starts at 2:00 PM CET with a doubles quarterfinal between the unseeded pair of Adam Pavlasek / Jan Zielinski and the second-seeded duo of Francisco Cabral / Lucas Miedler (2). The winners will advance to the semi-finals, securing their minimum 90 ATP points.
This match is followed by the second doubles quarterfinal, featuring Vasil Kirkov / Bart Stevens against the experienced French pairing of Sadio Doumbia / Fabien Reboul (4). The French team are known for their consistency and teamwork, but the unseeded challengers will look to capitalise on the momentum gained from the early rounds.
