Filip Misolic Rallies to Upset Nuno Borges in Bastad

Austrian qualifier Filip Misolic pulled off a stunning comeback against defending champion Nuno Borges, seeded third, in a thrilling second-round clash at the Nordea Open. Losing the first set 3–6, Misolic fought back from a 5–2 deficit in the second, saving three match points to force a tiebreak—then dominated it 7–1. He closed out the match 6–3 in the decider, finishing with a 35–22 winners edge, and secured a spot in the quarter-finals where he’ll meet Argentina’s No. 5 seed Camilo Ugo Carabelli.

This marks Misolic’s first ATP quarter-final of the 2025 season. Freshly ranked world No. 105—the top-ranked Austrian—his performance in Bastad adds another breakthrough moment to his rapid ascent on tour.

Other Notable Results in Bastad

• Tallon Griekspoor, the second seed, also pulled off a blockbuster turnaround by saving five match points to defeat qualifier Andrea Pellegrino 4–6, 7–6(6), 6–3. He advances to the quarters to face fellow Dutchman Jesper de Jong.
• Top seed Francisco Cerundolo secured a straight-sets victory over compatriot Mariano Navone (6–3, 6–3) and will face Damir Dzumhur, who came from a set down to beat Hugo Gaston.

Highlights from Gstaad & Los Cabos

• In Gstaad, Alexander Bublik breezed past Alexander Shevchenko (6–2, 6–3), while France’s Arthur Cazaux upset fourth seed Tomas Martín Etcheverry with a powerful display—including 16 aces.
• At the Mifel Tennis Open in Los Cabos, top-seed Andrey Rublev overcame a first-set loss to beat Emilio Nava in three sets. Canada’s Denis Shapovalov dispatched Tristan Schoolkate in straight sets and will face Australia’s Adam Walton next.

What It All Means

• Misolic’s triumph over Borges is a career-defining moment: his composure under pressure and ability to shift momentum highlight his deepening maturity on the ATP stage.
• Griekspoor’s resilience underscores his reputation as a tenacious competitor in high-stakes matches.
• Meanwhile, Rublev, Bublik, and Cazaux continue to assert dominance in their respective events, positioning themselves strongly for upcoming quarter-finals.

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