Elias Ymer Triumphs Over Brother in Stockholm Showdown
Cilic Prepares for Clash with Ruud
October 14, 2025
Photo Credit: Peter Hansson/BNP Paribas Nordic Open
Elias Ymer emerges victorious against Mikael Ymer with a score of 6-2, 7-6(4).
By the ATP Team
In a thrilling clash that showcased sibling rivalry on the ATP Tour, Sweden’s Elias Ymer bested his younger brother, Mikael Ymer, during their home event at the BNP Paribas Nordic Open in Stockholm.
The 29-year-old secured a 6-2, 7-6(4) victory, marking the eighth professional meeting between brothers since 1990 and the second of this season—following an earlier matchup between Argentine siblings Francisco and Juan Manuel Cerundolo in Buenos Aires.
Notable Brotherly Matches on the ATP Tour Since 2000
After their match, the Ymer brothers shared an emotional hug at the net, with Elias visibly moved during his post-match comments.
“Honestly, I would have been satisfied even if I lost today,” expressed Elias, currently ranked No. 243 in the PIF ATP Rankings and entering this week following an eight-match losing streak. “I rarely cry, so I’m not sure what’s going on.”
Meanwhile, veteran Marin Cilic showcased his prowess against promising young player Nicolai Budkov Kjaer, winning 7-5, 6-3. Cilic relied heavily on his powerful serve, winning an impressive 85% of first-serve points and recording 12 aces, as noted by Infosys ATP Stats, to finish the match in one hour and 33 minutes.
At 37 years old, Cilic is competing in Sweden for the first time in his professional career and will next take on second seed Casper Ruud, who leads their head-to-head series 3-0.
In other matches, Tomas Martin Etcheverry triumphed over Estonian qualifier Mark Lajal in a grueling contest, winning 7-6(5), 6-7(5), 6-3 after nearly three hours. Kamil Majchrzak also enjoyed success, defeating Filip Misolic 6-2, 6-2.
