The top seeds are joining the fray on Day 3 in Stockholm, as the indoor hard-court action begins to heat up. With several higher-ranked names entering the draw, the stakes are rising, and so is the quality of tennis on display. The conditions reward clean, aggressive hitting, but early-round rust and momentum from previous matches could make a real difference across these encounters. But who will advance?
ATP Stockholm Day 3 Predictions
Sebastian Korda vs Kamil Majchrzak
Head-to-Head: Korda 1–0 Majchrzak
Korda had to come from a set down against Alexei Popyrin in the first round but looked in complete control from the second set onward, finding his range and rhythm on serve. The American’s shot-making and composure indoors have always been strengths, and he’ll look to carry that form forward. Majchrzak has been rebuilding his confidence on the Challenger circuit and earned a solid win to reach this stage. Their first meeting promises some clean baseline exchanges, though Korda’s ability to sustain pressure could prove key.
Prediction: Korda in 3
Arthur Fery vs Lorenzo Sonego
Head-to-Head: first meeting
Fery’s steady rise has continued this fall, and he looked sharp in his opener with his aggressive return game setting the tone early. Sonego, a former semifinalist in Stockholm, has had mixed results lately but remains a dangerous player when his serve and forehand click together. This will be their first encounter, and both have plenty to gain. Expect plenty of intensity in a match that could swing on a handful of significant points.
Prediction: Fery in 3
Denis Shapovalov vs Leo Borg
Head-to-Head: first meeting
Shapovalov had a less-than-ideal Asian swing, winning just one match across the three tournaments he entered. He’ll look to put that stretch behind him as he begins his Stockholm campaign, aiming to rediscover the rhythm that once made him a regular contender indoors. The Canadian is eager to make a push back toward the top 20 and end the season on a high note. Borg, meanwhile, will have the crowd firmly behind him as he continues his development on the main tour. This should be an engaging matchup if the young Swede can handle the pace and pressure early on.
Prediction: Shapovalov in 2
Main Photo Credit: Geoff Burke – Imagn Images