Last Updated on July 16, 2023
The Swedish Open is a clay court tennis tournament held in Bastad that attracts many of the top-ranked players looking to transition from the grass-court season. The event has won ATP 250 Tournament of the Year 11 times in a row from 2002-2013.
The tournament is set in a beautiful location and is very popular with both the players and the fans. The high-ranked players competing make it a very competitive event.
If you are a fan of tennis, the Swedish Open is definitely a tournament you don’t want to miss!
Swedish Open History
The Swedish Championships have been held since 1948. When the ATP became the main organization in men’s tennis in 1990, the tournament was given a basic category (now – 250). From 2009 to 2017 the tournament was unified: women also came to Bastad. In the 2018 season, the license for it was bought by the company of Moscow manager Alexander Ostrovsky, who decided to hold the event in Moscow. Nevertheless, in 2019 the tennis players still came to Sweden. True, for the WTA 125 championship.
ATP Bastad can be considered one of the most prestigious events ATP 250. From 2002 to 2012, it was recognized as the best in the designated category. During the time the tournament had different names:
- Until 1999 inclusive, the championship was called the Investor Swedish Open. It received this name thanks to the support of Investor AB, a Swedish group which owns a controlling stake in several large companies.
- In the 2000 season, tennis players came to the Wideyes Swedish Open. Wideyes is a famous fashion company.
- In 2001 and 2002 ATP Bastad again changed its name to Telenordia Swedish Open in honor of the Swedish telephone company.
- From 2003 to 2006 the championship was sponsored by Synsam.
- From 2007 to 2009 the players attended the Catella Swedish Open in honor of a large financial company.
- Since 2010, the tournament was called the SkiStar Swedish Open. SkiStar AB is a local recreation, tourism, real estate and retail company listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange.
- Since the 2019 season, the main sponsor of the event is Nordea Bank Abp, a well-known European financial group.
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Swedish Open Courts
Båstad Tennis Stadium was founded by Ludwig Nobel, Alfred Nobel’s nephew. The first tennis court was built in 1907 where the center court is today. The arena went through a big rebuild 2001 to 2007, and it is now a stunning tennis venue. It is truly a destination worth visiting.
The Båstad Tennis Stadium is one of the largest outdoor tennis arenas in the Nordic region. It has a capacity of 4300 seats at the Center Court, plus 1500 seats at Court 1. The stadium is also integrated with a first-class hotel that has 172 rooms, a conference facility that can accommodate up to 500 people, and an award-winning restaurant. Other facilities at the stadium include a cold bath and spa with a rooftop pool and bar.
FAQ:
What is the Swedish Open?
The ATP Tour 250 tennis tournament known as the men’s Swedish Open is held in Båstad, Sweden each year during the month of July. The event is sponsored by Nordea.
Where is the Nordea Open played?
The Swedish Open(or Nordea Open) is an annual tennis tournament that is played on outdoor clay courts at the Bastad Tennis Stadium in Bastad, Sweden. The tournament attracts some of the world’s top tennis players and provides fans with exciting matches to watch.
What is the ATP Bastad surface?
ATP Bastad is one of the most popular ATP 250 events, and it is known for its stunning setting and passionate fans. The Nordea Open takes place on the clay surface of the Båstad Tennis Stadium.
