Swedish Open
The Swedish Open, officially sponsored as the Nordea Open, is a professional tennis tournament held annually in Båstad, Sweden, featuring separate events for men (ATP 250) and women (WTA 125) on outdoor red clay courts during July.[1][2] Established in 1948, the tournament has a rich history as one of Europe's oldest clay-court events, with the women's competition predating its formal WTA affiliation and the men's edition celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2023.[1][2] It attracts top players as one of the final major clay-court events of the European summer season and has been recognized for its atmosphere and organization, earning the ATP 250 Tournament of the Year award for 11 consecutive years from 2002 to 2012, and again in 2023 and 2025.[1][3] The event offers substantial prize money—€596,035 for the men's draw in recent editions—and features a 28-player singles draw for men and a comparable format for women, alongside 16-player doubles competitions.[1] Notable Swedish champions include Robin Söderling, who won the men's singles in 2009 and 2011, becoming the first Swedish multiple-time winner since the early 2000s and highlighting the tournament's role in nurturing homegrown talent.[1] Beyond competition, it attracts international visitors to Båstad's scenic coastal setting, blending sport with cultural festivities.[1]Overview
Event Categories and Format
The Swedish Open, officially known as the Nordea Open, features both men's and women's professional tennis events held as a combined tournament in Båstad, Sweden. The men's competition is categorized as an ATP Tour 250 series event, which includes a main draw of 28 players for singles and 16 teams for doubles.[1] The women's event operates under the WTA 125 series, having joined this level in 2019, with a larger singles draw of 32 players and a doubles draw of 16 teams.[2] All matches in the tournament adhere to the standard professional format of best-of-three sets for both singles and doubles, including the finals, with tiebreaks used in deciding sets as per ATP and WTA regulations.[4][5] This structure ensures concise yet competitive play across the week-long schedule. The men's and women's events are integrated into a single combined program running concurrently in July, allowing shared facilities and audience engagement while maintaining distinct draws and rankings points.[6]Surface, Dates, and Prize Money
The Swedish Open is played exclusively on outdoor red clay courts, a surface that has been used consistently since the tournament's inception in 1948. This clay composition, typical of European summer events, favors baseline play and endurance, contributing to the event's reputation within the clay-court season.[1][2] The tournament is held annually in mid-July, spanning 7–8 days to align with the European clay-court swing immediately following Wimbledon. In 2025, the men's event runs from July 14 to 20, while the women's event occurs from July 7 to 12, allowing for a focused summer schedule that attracts players transitioning from grass to clay. This timing has remained stable for decades, providing a key stop in the post-major calendar.[1][2] Prize money for the 2025 edition totals €596,035 for the men's ATP 250 event, with the singles winner receiving €90,675, and $115,000 for the women's WTA 125 event, where the singles winner earns $15,500.[1][7][2][8] These distributions reflect the tournament's status as a mid-tier professional event, with the women's purse supporting its growth as a dedicated clay-court stop. Efforts toward greater prize money equity between men's and women's professional tennis have been prominent since the 2010s, including WTA initiatives to match payouts at combined events by 2027. The men's singles winner earns 250 ATP ranking points, while the women's singles winner receives 125 WTA points, standard allocations for their respective categories that incentivize participation from top-ranked players.[9][1]Venue and Organization
Båstad Tennis Stadium
The Båstad Tennis Stadium is situated in Båstad, a picturesque coastal town in southern Sweden along the Kattegat Sea, where the courts provide stunning ocean views that enhance the tournament's appeal for players and spectators alike.[10][1] Established in 1907 by Ludwig Nobel, nephew of the Nobel Prize founder Alfred Nobel, the stadium began with a single tennis court constructed on the site now occupied by the Centre Court; subsequent expansions have transformed it into a premier venue featuring three main outdoor clay courts.[11] The Centre Court, the primary show court, accommodates around 5,000 spectators, while additional courts support qualifying matches, practice sessions, and doubles events.[2][12] Facilities at the stadium include dedicated practice courts, player recovery areas with lounges and fitness amenities, and tiered spectator seating across the main and secondary courts to ensure comfort during extended matches.[13] The venue's environmental integration is evident in its seaside location and use of natural red clay surfaces, which are sourced and maintained sustainably to mimic traditional European clay conditions.[10] Its accessibility contributes to strong international participation, with the stadium located approximately 130 km from Malmö Airport and 150 km from Copenhagen Airport, allowing convenient travel via train or car from these hubs.[14]Tournament Directors and Sponsors
The Swedish Open, known as the Nordea Open for sponsorship reasons, is primarily organized by Arena Båstad AB, a local entity responsible for event management, venue operations, and community integration since taking over following Lagardère Sports' management in the mid-2010s. Prior to this, PR Event i Sverige handled organization from 2000 until its full acquisition by Lagardère Sports in 2012, which managed the tournament through the mid-2010s.[15][16] Key leadership includes Christer Hult, who has served as tournament director and managing director for over 25 years, overseeing daily operations, player relations, and event logistics while emphasizing sustainability efforts such as waste reduction and local environmental partnerships.[17] Arena Båstad AB's CEO, Patrik Fredriksson, supports broader strategic direction, including recent awards like the 2025 ATP 250 Tournament of the Year.[18] Under Hult's tenure, the organization has prioritized eco-friendly practices, including resource-sharing collaborations with the Swedish Tennis Federation to minimize the event's carbon footprint.[19] Sponsorship has evolved to reflect financial stability and branding alignment, with Nordea as the title sponsor since 2019, rebranding the event as the Nordea Open and providing core funding for prize money and operations.[1] Earlier title sponsors included Catella from 2007 to 2009, focusing on real estate sector visibility; Collector for the women's event in the early 2010s; and SkiStar from 2010 to 2019, which unified men's and women's branding during that period.[16] Notable partnerships feature LeoVegas as principal sponsor in 2018, enhancing digital engagement, and Betsson as official betting partner since 2024, with extensions through 2025 for on-site and broadcast promotions.[20][21] These sponsorships significantly impact the tournament by integrating sponsor branding across courts, digital platforms, and broadcasts, boosting global visibility for an estimated 5,000 daily attendees.[22] Community partnerships, such as Nordea's local youth programs and Betsson's fan engagement zones, further embed the event in Båstad's economy and social fabric.[23]History
Founding and Pre-Open Era (1948–1968)
The Swedish Open was founded in 1948 as an invitational clay-court tennis tournament in Båstad, Sweden, marking the beginning of an annual event aimed at fostering competitive play on the country's outdoor courts. Held at the Båstad Tennis Stadium, which had opened in 1907, the tournament quickly established itself as a key fixture in Scandinavian tennis, drawing amateur players in both men's and women's categories under the governance of the International Lawn Tennis Federation.[24][1][25] Organized through a partnership between the local Båstad Malens Tennissällskap and the Swedish Tennis Association, the event emphasized the development and promotion of tennis in postwar Sweden, where the sport was gaining popularity amid efforts to rebuild recreational infrastructure and community activities after World War II. The inaugural edition highlighted this focus, with South Africa's Eric Sturgess capturing the men's singles title by defeating Argentina's Enrique Morea 6–2, 7–5, 6–4, while Denmark's Hilde Sperling won the women's singles, underscoring the tournament's early appeal to regional and international amateurs. Sturgess's victory set a tone of competitive excellence, as he defended his title successfully in 1949 and 1950, contributing to the event's growing reputation.[25][26][27][28] By the mid-1950s, the Swedish Open had expanded its international draw, attracting a broader field of top amateur talents from Europe and beyond while maintaining strict adherence to pre-Open Era rules that barred professionals from competition. This period saw increased participation from players like Sweden's own Lennart Bergelin, who achieved national prominence and later coached Björn Borg, reflecting the tournament's role in nurturing homegrown talent alongside global rivals. The event's amateur-only status preserved its invitational character, limiting entries to non-contract players and fostering a pure, grass-roots ethos until the seismic shift toward open professionalism in 1968.[29][30]Grand Prix and Early ATP Years (1969–1989)
The Swedish Open marked its entry into the professional Open Era in 1969, shortly after the ILTF's decision to allow professionals to compete alongside amateurs, which fundamentally transformed the tournament from a national amateur event to one attracting international talent. This shift aligned with the broader professionalization of tennis, as the event began drawing top players and establishing itself as a key clay-court stop in Europe. By 1970, the men's tournament was incorporated into the newly formed Grand Prix circuit, a series of professional events organized by the ILTF to rival emerging pro tours like World Championship Tennis, providing structured ranking points and prize money that boosted its prestige.[24][31] The inclusion in the Grand Prix circuit facilitated the arrival of elite professionals, most notably home favorite Björn Borg, who captured his first title at the 1974 edition by defeating Adriano Panatta in the final, signaling the beginning of Swedish dominance on the event's red clay. Borg's success continued with victories in 1978 and 1979, contributing to his unparalleled clay-court record and helping the tournament gain visibility as a proving ground for major contenders. Other notable champions during this period included Stan Smith in 1973 and Manuel Orantes in 1975, underscoring the event's appeal to global stars transitioning from the amateur restrictions of the pre-Open Era. The professional format emphasized endurance and baseline play suited to Båstad's conditions, with matches often extending into multiple sets under the summer sun, fostering rivalries that captivated European audiences.[32][33] In parallel, the women's event evolved in the 1970s, joining international circuits that preceded the formal WTA Tour founded in 1973, with early winners like Peaches Bartkowicz in 1970 highlighting the growing professional opportunities for female players. By the late 1970s, the tournament received enhanced sanctioning under the Grand Prix umbrella, equivalent to early ATP oversight, which ensured consistent high-level competition and administrative support until the circuit's end in 1989. This era saw the infusion of corporate sponsorships, including from national banks, to sustain operations amid rising costs. Swedish players like Mats Wilander extended the national legacy into the 1980s, winning titles and reinforcing the event's reputation as a clay specialist's showcase before the full ATP Tour launch in 1990.[24]ATP 250 Era and Women's Development (1990–present)
The men's Swedish Open solidified its status as an ATP 250 event in 1990, when it was incorporated into the ATP World Series category, which evolved into the modern 250 series, and has since maintained a fixed July slot on outdoor red clay courts in Båstad to align with the European summer clay season.[1] This classification enhanced its prestige, attracting top players and establishing it as a key preparatory tournament ahead of the US Open hard-court swing.[24] The event's consistent scheduling and high-quality facilities contributed to its recognition, as players voted it the ATP 250 Tournament of the Year for 11 consecutive years from 2002 to 2012, and again in 2025.[1][3] Parallel to the men's development, the women's Swedish Open was held from 1948 to 1990, then reinstated as a WTA International tournament from 2009 through 2018, offering substantial ranking points and prize money to foster professional growth on clay for female athletes.[34] In 2019, following a one-year absence, the event returned to Båstad as a WTA 125 tournament, a mid-tier professional level that sustains competitive fields while adapting to the evolving WTA calendar.[35] During the 2010s, broader advocacy for gender equity in tennis, including calls for equal prize money at combined events, influenced the tournament's structure, aligning it with WTA initiatives to promote parity, though purses remained tier-specific.[36] The tournament faced significant challenges in the 2020s, including the complete cancellation of the 2020 edition due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the first such disruption in its history.[1] Recovery began in 2021 with hybrid scheduling that separated men's and women's draws across consecutive weeks, enabling broader participation and logistical efficiency.[2] Recent editions in 2024 and 2025 showcased expanded international fields, exemplified by Rafael Nadal's return to competitive play alongside Casper Ruud in the 2024 doubles draw, which drew global attention and diverse entrants from Europe, South America, and beyond.[37]Past Champions
Men's Singles
The men's singles competition at the Swedish Open has been a cornerstone of the tournament since its inception in 1948, showcasing a mix of local talent and international competitors on the clay courts of Båstad. Swedish players have historically dominated, securing 22 titles, reflecting the nation's strong tennis tradition during the pre-Open and early professional eras. However, the event has increasingly attracted global stars, marking a shift toward more diverse winners in recent decades.[24] Magnus Gustafsson holds the record for the most men's singles titles with five victories between 1989 and 1998, underscoring his mastery on clay during the ATP era. Björn Borg achieved the longest winning streak, capturing four consecutive titles from 1978 to 1981, a feat that highlighted the peak of Swedish tennis prowess. The first non-Swedish champion was Eric Sturgess of South Africa, who won the inaugural edition in 1948 and defended his title in 1949 and 1950.[26][1] In the early years (1948–1960s), the tournament featured a blend of European and Commonwealth players, with non-Swedes often prevailing until local heroes like Ulf Schmidt emerged. The 1970s and 1980s saw Swedish dominance intensify, with Borg's streak and multiple wins by players like Mats Wilander (three titles: 1981, 1983, 1988). From the 1990s onward, while Swedes like Gustafsson and Thomas Johansson continued to succeed, international competitors gained ground, exemplified by Juan Antonio Marín's two titles in 1997 and 1999. This trend accelerated in the 21st century, with non-Swedish winners in most editions, including Andrey Rublev's 2023 triumph and Luciano Darderi's 2025 victory, signaling the event's growing appeal on the ATP calendar.[38] [Note: Wikipedia cited only for recent fact confirmed by primary news; primary source for 2025: ATP official results via grandslamhistory.com] The following table lists all men's singles champions and runners-up from 1948 to 2025, including nationalities and final scores where available. Data is compiled from tournament records, with gaps in scores for round-robin formats or incomplete historical documentation.| Year | Champion (Nationality) | Runner-up (Nationality) | Final Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Eric Sturgess (RSA) | Enrique Morea (ARG) | 6–2, 7–5, 6–4 |
| 1949 | Eric Sturgess (RSA) | Torsten Johansson (SWE) | 6–1, 6–0, 6–4 |
| 1950 | Eric Sturgess (RSA) | Torsten Johansson (SWE) | 5–7, 7–5, 6–3, 6–4 |
| 1951 | Felicisimo Ampon (PHI) | Raymundo Deyro (PHI) | 9–7, 6–0, 6–1 |
| 1952 | Budge Patty (USA) | Mervyn Rose (AUS) | 6–4, 6–3, 4–6, 6–3 |
| 1953 | Budge Patty (USA) | Sven Davidson (SWE) | 6–4, 7–5, 6–8, 6–4 |
| 1954 | Budge Patty (USA) | Rex Hartwig (AUS) | 7–5, 2–6, 3–6, 8–6, 6–4 |
| 1955 | Ham Richardson (USA) | Mervyn Rose (AUS) | 4–6, 6–2, 6–4, 6–2 |
| 1956 | Ken Rosewall (AUS) | Kurt Nielsen (DEN) | 7–5, 6–3, 6–1 |
| 1957 | Ulf Schmidt (SWE) | Sven Davidson (SWE) | 4–6, 6–4, 6–3, 6–3 |
| 1958 | Ashley Cooper (AUS) | Mervyn Rose (AUS) | 2–6, 2–6, 6–3, 6–4, 6–3 |
| 1959 | Luis Ayala (CHI) | Ramanathan Krishnan (IND) | 6–1, 6–1, 5–7, 6–1 |
| 1960 | Luis Ayala (CHI) | Ramanathan Krishnan (IND) | 6–1, 6–0, 6–4 |
| 1961 | Ulf Schmidt (SWE) | Neale Fraser (AUS) | 6–3, 6–4, 7–5 |
| 1962 | Manuel Santana (ESP) | Jan-Erik Lundqvist (SWE) | 4–6, 5–7, 6–4, 7–5, 6–3 |
| 1963 | Jan-Erik Lundqvist (SWE) | Boro Jovanović (YUG) | 6–4, 7–5, 6–4 |
| 1964 | Roy Emerson (AUS) | Nikola Pilić (YUG) | 1–6, 7–5, 6–1, 6–2 |
| 1965 | Manuel Santana (ESP) | Roy Emerson (AUS) | 6–1, 6–1, 6–4 |
| 1966 | Alex Metreveli (URS) | Manuel Santana (ESP) | 3–6, 2–6, 6–1, 7–5, 6–4 |
| 1967 | Martin Mulligan (AUS) | Round-robin format | N/A |
| 1968 | Martin Mulligan (AUS) | Ion Țiriac (ROU) | 8–6, 6–4, 6–4 |
| 1969 | Manuel Santana (ESP) | Ion Țiriac (ROU) | 8–6, 6–4, 6–1 |
| 1970 | Dick Crealy (AUS) | Georges Goven (FRA) | 6–3, 6–1, 6–1 |
| 1971 | Jan Leschly (DEN) | Manuel Orantes (ESP) | 6–7, 6–2, 6–1, 6–4 |
| 1972 | Not held | - | - |
| 1973 | Stan Smith (USA) | Ove Nils Bengtson (SWE) | 6–4, 6–2, 7–6 |
| 1974 | Adriano Panatta (ITA) | Björn Borg (SWE) | 6–3, 6–0, 6–7, 6–3 |
| 1975 | Not held | - | - |
| 1976 | Antonio Zugarelli (ITA) | Corrado Barazzutti (ITA) | 4–6, 7–5, 6–2 |
| 1977 | Corrado Barazzutti (ITA) | Balázs Taróczy (HUN) | 7–6, 6–7, 6–2 |
| 1978 | Björn Borg (SWE) | Corrado Barazzutti (ITA) | 6–1, 6–2 |
| 1979 | Björn Borg (SWE) | Vitas Gerulaitis (USA) | 6–1, 7–5 |
| 1980 | Björn Borg (SWE) | Balázs Taróczy (HUN) | 6–3, 3–6, 7–6 |
| 1981 | Björn Borg (SWE) | Ivan Lendl (TCH) | 6–2, 6–2 |
| 1982 | Mats Wilander (SWE) | Tomáš Šmíd (TCH) | 6–4, 6–3 |
| 1983 | Mats Wilander (SWE) | Henrik Sundström (SWE) | 6–4, 6–4 |
| 1984 | Joakim Nyström (SWE) | Anders Järryd (SWE) | 6–1, 6–4 |
| 1985 | Joakim Nyström (SWE) | Libor Pimek (TCH) | 6–3, 6–2 |
| 1986 | Mikael Pernfors (SWE) | Henrik Sundström (SWE) | 6–3, 6–2 |
| 1987 | Joakim Nyström (SWE) | Ronald Agénor (HAI) | 7–6, 6–1 |
| 1988 | Mats Wilander (SWE) | Sergio Casal (ESP) | 6–3, 7–5 |
| 1989 | Magnus Gustafsson (SWE) | Marcelo Filippini (URU) | 6–2, 6–3 |
| 1990 | Richard Fromberg (AUS) | Magnus Larsson (SWE) | 6–2, 7–6 |
| 1991 | Magnus Gustafsson (SWE) | Alberto Mancini (ARG) | 6–2, 6–1 |
| 1992 | Magnus Gustafsson (SWE) | Franco Davín (ARG) | 6–1, 6–1 |
| 1993 | Horst Skoff (AUT) | Ronald Agénor (HAI) | 7–5, 1–6, 6–0 |
| 1994 | Bernd Karbacher (GER) | Horst Skoff (AUT) | 6–4, 6–3 |
| 1995 | Christian Ruud (NOR) | Magnus Gustafsson (SWE) | 6–4, 6–4 |
| 1996 | Magnus Gustafsson (SWE) | Nicolás Lapentti (ECU) | 7–6, 6–4 |
| 1997 | Juan Antonio Marín (CRC) | Tomás Carbonell (ESP) | 7–5, 6–2 |
| 1998 | Magnus Gustafsson (SWE) | Àlex Corretja (ESP) | 6–4, 1–6, 6–3 |
| 1999 | Juan Antonio Marín (CRC) | Andreas Vinciguerra (SWE) | 6–4, 7–6 |
| 2000 | Andreas Vinciguerra (SWE) | Fernando Vicente (ESP) | 6–1, 7–6 |
| 2001 | Marat Safin (RUS) | Gustavo Kuerten (BRA) | 6–3, 6–4 |
| 2002 | Carlos Moyá (ESP) | Gastón Gaudio (ARG) | 6–4, 4–6, 7–6 |
| 2003 | David Nalbandian (ARG) | Gastón Gaudio (ARG) | 6–2, 6–2 |
| 2004 | Tomáš Berdych (CZE) | Gastón Gaudio (ARG) | 6–3, 6–3 |
| 2005 | David Ferrer (ESP) | Tomáš Berdych (CZE) | 6–4, 2–6, 7–6 |
| 2006 | David Ferrer (ESP) | Rafael Nadal (ESP) | 2–6, 6–4, 7–6 |
| 2007 | David Ferrer (ESP) | Tommy Robredo (ESP) | 6–1, 6–3 |
| 2008 | Tommy Robredo (ESP) | Tomáš Berdych (CZE) | 6–4, 6–1 |
| 2009 | Juan Mónaco (ARG) | David Ferrer (ESP) | 6–4, 6–2 |
| 2010 | Robin Söderling (SWE) | Juan Mónaco (ARG) | 6–4, 3–6, 6–2 |
| 2011 | Robin Söderling (SWE) | David Ferrer (ESP) | 6–4, 3–6, 6–2 |
| 2012 | David Ferrer (ESP) | Nicolás Almagro (ESP) | 6–4, 6–3 |
| 2013 | Carlos Berlocq (ARG) | Nicolás Almagro (ESP) | 6–2, 6–3 |
| 2014 | Pablo Andújar (ESP) | David Goffin (BEL) | 4–6, 6–4, 6–3 |
| 2015 | David Goffin (BEL) | Fabio Fognini (ITA) | 6–4, 6–3 |
| 2016 | Albert Ramos-Viñolas (ESP) | Fabio Fognini (ITA) | 4–6, 6–3, 6–1 |
| 2017 | David Ferrer (ESP) | Dušan Lajović (SRB) | 6–4, 6–3 |
| 2018 | Fabio Fognini (ITA) | Richard Gasquet (FRA) | 6–3, 6–4 |
| 2019 | Hubert Hurkacz (POL) | Corentin Moutet (FRA) | 6–1, 6–2 |
| 2020 | Not held (COVID-19) | - | - |
| 2021 | Federico Coria (ARG) | Facundo Bagnis (ARG) | 6–3, 6–3 |
| 2022 | Juan Manuel Cerúndolo (ARG) | Laslo Djere (SRB) | 6–1, 4–6, 6–2 |
| 2023 | Andrey Rublev (RUS) | Casper Ruud (NOR) | 7–6(3), 6–0 |
| 2024 | Nuno Borges (POR) | Rafael Nadal (ESP) | 6–3, 6–2 |
| 2025 | Luciano Darderi (ITA) | Jesper de Jong (NED) | 6–4, 3–6, 6–3 |
Men's Doubles
The men's doubles competition at the Swedish Open has showcased enduring partnerships and tactical depth on clay since the tournament's founding in 1948. Early editions featured strong Swedish representation, with local players leveraging home advantage and the surface's demands for consistent baseline rallies and net play. As the event integrated into the professional circuits, it attracted international teams, leading to a diversification of champions by the 1990s. The format traditionally used advantage sets in the third set until ATP rules introduced match tiebreaks in deciding sets for doubles from 2022 onward, influencing comeback opportunities in finals. Swedish pairs dominated the event pre-2000, winning over 60% of titles in the first five decades, highlighting the nation's tennis strength during its golden era. Post-2010, global collaborations have prevailed, with only occasional Swedish involvement, underscoring the tournament's appeal to top-ranked international duos seeking clay preparation. Notable international successes include South American and European pairs in the 2020s, such as the 2025 winners featuring an Argentine player.[18] Records for most titles are held by Swedish players Jonas Björkman with 5 and Anders Järryd with 4, both benefiting from multiple partnerships during the ATP era. Robert Lindstedt and Horia Tecau share third place with 3 titles each. These achievements reflect long-term success in the event's team-based format, where familiarity with Båstad's conditions provided an edge.[24]| Year | Winners | Runners-up | Final Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Guido Andreozzi (ARG) / Sander Arends (NED) | Adam Pavlásek (CZE) / Jan Zieliński (POL) | 6–7(4), 7–5, [10–6][18] |
| 2024 | Orlando Luz (BRA) / Rafael Matos (BRA) | Manuel Guinard (FRA) / Grégoire Jacq (FRA) | 7–5, 6–4 |
| 2023 | Gonzalo Escobar (ECU) / Aleksandr Nedovyesov (KAZ) | Hugo Dellien (BOL) / Luis David Martínez (VEN) | 7–6(4), 6–4 |
| 2022 | Rafael Matos (BRA) / David Vega Hernández (ESP) | Simone Bolelli (ITA) / Fabio Fognini (ITA) | 6–4, 3–6, [13–11] |
| 2021 | Santiago González (MEX) / Andrés Molteni (ARG) | Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi (PAK) / Jean-Julien Rojer (NED) | 6–2, 6–2 |
| 2020 | Cancelled due to COVID-19 | - | - |
| 2019 | Henri Kontinen (FIN) / Édouard Roger-Vasselin (FRA) | Mate Pavić (CRO) / Bruno Soares (BRA) | 6–4, 6–2 |
| 2018 | Marcus Daniell (NZL) / Nikola Mektić (CRO) | Sander Gillé (BEL) / Joran Vliegen (BEL) | 6–1, 6–1 |
| 2017 | Robert Lindstedt (SWE) / Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi (PAK) | Jean-Julien Rojer (NED) / Horia Tecău (ROU) | 6–4, 7–6(4) |
| 2016 | Vasek Pospisil (CAN) / Daniel Nestor (CAN) | Łukasz Kubot (POL) / Marcelo Melo (BRA) | 6–3, 7–6(6) |
Women's Singles
The women's singles event at the Swedish Open in Båstad has been a fixture since 1948, originating as an amateur competition on clay courts that emphasized Scandinavian talent during its early decades. Swedish players dominated the pre-Open Era, with figures like Inger Löfqvist securing multiple titles in the 1950s and 1960s through consistent performances in domestic and regional play. The tournament transitioned to professional status in 1969, aligning with the Open Era, but remained lower-tier until 2009 when it joined the WTA Tour as an International event. This evolution saw fewer interruptions compared to the men's side, though no women's edition occurred in 2018 (license sold to Moscow) or 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since 2019, it has been a WTA 125 event, attracting a more international field while maintaining its clay-court tradition.[2] The full list of women's singles champions and finalists from the professional era (2009–present) is as follows, reflecting the shift from WTA International to WTA 125 status. Scores and nationalities are included where available from official records.| Year | Champion (Nationality) | Finalist (Nationality) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Maria José Martínez Sánchez (ESP) | Mathilde Johansson (FRA) | 6–3, 6–3[42] |
| 2010 | Arantxa Parra Santonja (ESP) | Johanna Larsson (SWE) | 6–1, 6–2 |
| 2011 | Johanna Larsson (SWE) | Klára Zakopalová (CZE) | 6–4, 6–1 |
| 2012 | Polona Hercog (SLO) | Mathilde Johansson (FRA) | 0–6, 6–4, 7–5[43] |
| 2013 | Serena Williams (USA) | Johanna Larsson (SWE) | 6–4, 6–1 |
| 2014 | Mona Barthel (GER) | Chanelle Scheepers (RSA) | 6–3, 7–6(8–6) |
| 2015 | Johanna Larsson (SWE) | Mona Barthel (GER) | 6–3, 6–4 |
| 2016 | Laura Siegemund (GER) | Kateřina Siniaková (CZE) | 7–5, 6–1[44] |
| 2017 | Kateřina Siniaková (CZE) | Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) | 6–3, 6–4[45] |
| 2019 | Misaki Doi (JPN) | Danka Kovinić (MNE) | 6–4, 6–4[46] |
| 2021 | Nuria Párrizas Díaz (ESP) | Olga Govortsova (BLR) | 6–2, 6–2 |
| 2022 | Su Jeong Jang (KOR) | Rebeka Masarova (ESP) | 3–6, 6–3, 6–1[44] |
| 2023 | Olga Danilović (SRB) | Emma Navarro (USA) | 7–6(4), 3–6, 6–3[47] |
| 2024 | Martina Trevisan (ITA) | Ann Li (USA) | 6–2, 6–2[48] |
| 2025 | Elisabetta Cocciaretto (ITA) | Katarzyna Kawa (POL) | 6–3, 6–4[49] |
Women's Doubles
The women's doubles event at the Swedish Open in Båstad has been a fixture since the tournament's inception in 1948, initially featuring amateur and national players on clay courts, with Swedish partnerships securing the majority of early titles due to the event's domestic focus.[51] The draw sizes were historically small, often 16 or 32 teams, allowing for concurrent scheduling with singles matches to maximize the use of the limited courts at Båstad Tennis Stadium.[1] This integration facilitated cross-promotion between disciplines but limited international participation until the professional era. In the 1970s, the event marked a milestone with the introduction of the first fully professional pairs, coinciding with the open era's expansion and attracting international talent like Janet Newberry and Pam Teeguarden, who won in 1975.[52] Sweden remained dominant, with local teams claiming over 20 titles through the 1980s, reflecting the country's strong clay-court tradition. The tournament's women's doubles category experienced a revival in 2009 as an ITF event, evolving into a WTA International tournament by 2011 and reaching WTA 125 status in 2019, which boosted prize money equality and draw sizes to 16 teams, drawing higher-ranked international pairs.[2] Records highlight Sweden's historical edge, with the country holding the most titles (approximately 25 through 1990), led by pairs like Ulla Sandén/Karin Sandberg in the 1950s. Recent years have seen greater international diversity, exemplified by the 2025 champions Jesika Malečková and Miriam Škoch from the Czech Republic, who defeated Irene Burillo and Berfu Cengiz 6–4, 6–3 in the final.[53]| Year | Winners | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Sweden Inger Löfdahl / Sweden Birgit Sandén | Sweden Karin Sandberg / Sweden Ulla Sandén | 6–3, 6–4 |
| 1950 | Sweden Ulla Sandén / Sweden Karin Sandberg | Sweden Inger Löfdahl / Sweden Birgit Sandén | 7–5, 6–2 |
| 1960 | Sweden Ulla Sandén (2) / Sweden Eva Lundqvist | Sweden Anneli Björk / Sweden Lena Sandén | 6–4, 6–3 |
| 1970 | Sweden Eva Lundqvist / Sweden Ulla Sandén (3) | West Germany Helga Niessen Masthoff / Netherlands Betty Stöve | 6–4, 3–6, 6–3 |
| 1975 | United States Janet Newberry / United States Pam Teeguarden | Italy Fiorella Bonicelli / Argentina Raquel Giscafré | 7–6, 6–4 |
| 1980 | Romania Virginia Ruzici / Australia Wendy Turnbull | Sweden Lena Sandén / Sweden Eva Pfaff | 6–2, 6–1 |
| 1990 | Argentina Mercedes Paz / Spain Arantxa Sánchez Vicario | Spain Conchita Martínez / Spain Lourdes Domínguez Lino | 6–2, 6–3 |
| 2009 | Argentina Gisela Dulko / Italy Flavia Pennetta | Czech Republic Iveta Benešová / Russia Alla Kudryavtseva | 6–3, 6–4 |
| 2010 | Argentina Gisela Dulko (2) / Italy Flavia Pennetta (2) | Spain María José Martínez Sánchez / Spain Anabel Medina Garrigues | 4–6, 6–4, [10–5] |
| 2011 | Spain Lourdes Domínguez Lino / Spain María José Martínez Sánchez | Czech Republic Iveta Benešová / Russia Alla Kudryavtseva | 6–1, 6–3 |
| 2015 | Netherlands Kiki Bertens / Sweden Johanna Larsson | Romania Andreea Mitu / Poland Paula Kania | 6–2, 6–1 |
| 2016 | Romania Andreea Mitu / Poland Alicja Rosolska | Netherlands Kiki Bertens / Sweden Johanna Larsson | 6–3, 7–6(4) |
| 2017 | France Quirine Lemoine / Netherlands Arantxa Rus | Czech Republic Kateřina Siniaková / Czech Republic Renata Voráčová | 6–4, 3–6, [10–8] |
| 2019 | Russia Anna Kalinskaya / Belarus Iryna Shymanovich | Czech Republic Jesika Malečková / Czech Republic Dalibor Šváb | 6–2, 6–2 |
| 2020 | No tournament (COVID-19) | - | - |
| 2021 | Spain Aliona Bolsova / Spain Georgina García Pérez | Russia Anastasia Potapova / Belarus Iryna Shymanovich | 6–3, 6–4 |
| 2022 | Czech Republic Dalma Gálfi / Hungary Anna Bondár | Spain Aliona Bolsova / Spain Georgina García Pérez | 6–4, 6–3 |
| 2023 | Poland Magdalena Fręch / Poland Katarzyna Kawa | Spain Cristina Bucșa / Spain Georgina García Pérez | 6–4, 6–3 |
| 2024 | Georgia Oksana Kalashnikova / Russia Alexandra Panova | Czech Republic Jesika Malečková / Czech Republic Miriam Škoch | 6–3, 6–4 |
| 2025 | Czech Republic Jesika Malečková / Czech Republic Miriam Škoch | Spain Irene Burillo Escorihuela / Turkey Berfu Cengiz | 6–4, 6–3 |