Casper Ruud, the second seed, is poised to clash with unseeded Sebastian Korda in the quarterfinals of the Stockholm Open 2025. Ruud received a bye in the first round and secured his place in the final eight by defeating Marin Cilic in straight sets, while Korda advanced by overcoming the seventh seed, Alexei Popyrin, and then edging Kamil Majchrzak in a tightly contested three-set match.
Throughout the season, Ruud has had a mixture of successes and interruptions, achieving notable highlights such as his first Masters 1000 title in Madrid against Jack Draper. He reached the finals in Dallas and made it to the quarterfinals in Barcelona, Rome, and Gstaad, along with a semifinal finish in Tokyo, where he lost to Carlos Alcaraz. This year has not been without challenges, as he encountered food poisoning that led to a withdrawal from Acapulco and a retirement in Shanghai due to physical concerns. Statistically, Ruud’s season has been marked by 264 aces, winning 72% of his first serve points, and converting 39% of his break points from 309 opportunities.
Korda’s journey has been marred by setbacks from injuries, including a shin fracture and subsequent illness that hindered his rhythm. However, he began the season strongly, reaching the final in Adelaide, making it to the quarterfinals in Miami, and advancing to the semifinals in Winston-Salem. After facing health issues that led to consecutive retirements, Korda has since rebounded, achieving a quarterfinal finish in Tokyo, though he lost to Taylor Fritz. He has managed to hit 269 aces this season and boasts a 74% win rate on first serve points, converting 41% of his 176 break points.
In their previous encounters, Ruud currently leads the head-to-head 1-0 against Korda. They met earlier this season in Madrid, where Ruud triumphed in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3. Korda was scheduled to play against him in Canada the year before, but Ruud withdrew due to illness, meaning that matchup did not take place.
As they prepare for their quarterfinal showdown, analysts suggest that Korda’s shot-making ability and newfound confidence could pose a challenge for the consistently strong Ruud. However, Ruud’s solid defense and consistent play are anticipated to lead him to victory in this match.
Casper Ruud enters this quarterfinal as the favorite with betting odds reflecting his steadier performance. He is favored at -150 compared to Korda at +122, underscoring the expectations surrounding the match. The odds suggest a tightly contested battle, with predictions leaning towards Ruud winning in straight sets.
The upcoming match promises to be an exciting encounter as both players showcase their talents in pursuit of advancing further in the tournament.