The 2026 Nordea Open entry list is beginning to take shape, and several intriguing storylines are already emerging ahead of the ATP 250 event in Båstad, Sweden.
Defending champion Luciano Darderi is set to return in search of a second consecutive Nordea Open title, while World No. 13 Andrey Rublev currently tops the entry list as the highest-ranked player entered.
Former World No. 3 Grigor Dimitrov is also entered as he continues his comeback from the pectoral injury that derailed his 2025 season.
Read on for the stories and more from the 2026 Nordea Open entry list, beginning July 13.
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Darderi Returns as Defending Champion
Luciano Darderi returns to Båstad with the target on his back after capturing the biggest ATP title of his career at the Nordea Open in 2025. The Italian began his clay-court surge here. He’s 31-9 on the dirt, so there is enormous pressure on the young man’s shoulders.
Rublev Leads the Entry List
Andrey Rublev enters as the highest-ranked player currently committed to the tournament. The Russian is 11-5 on the dirt, and his strong Round of 16 showing in Paris could be the catalyst for a strong second-half finish.
Dimitrov’s Recovery Worth Monitoring
The Bulgarian appeared poised for a major Wimbledon upset over eventual champion Jannik Sinner before suffering a devastating pectoral injury while leading 6-3, 7-5, 2-2.
His return to competition has been gradual, making Båstad a potentially important stop in his continued comeback.
Other Contenders to Watch
The field also includes several proven clay-court performers, including Alejandro Tabilo, Mariano Navone, Sebastian Baez, Thiago Agustin Tirante, and Nuno Borges. Former champion Roberto Bautista Agut is also entered, bringing additional experience to the draw.
2026 Nordea Open Entry List
| Ranking | Player |
|---|---|
| 13 | Andrey Rublev |
| 17 | Luciano Darderi |
| 31 | Alejandro Tabilo |
| 39 | Mariano Navone |
| 52 | Thiago Agustin Tirante |
| 54 | Nuno Borges |
| 56 | Botic van de Zandschulp |
| 57 | Sebastian Baez |
| 71 | Adolfo Daniel Vallejo |
| 72 | Jesper de Jong |
| 76 | Marton Fucsovics |
| 81 | Daniel Altmaier |
| 90 | Alexei Popyrin |
| 106 | Jan Choinski |
| 110 | Dalibor Svrcina |
| 114 | Patrick Kypson |
| 115 | Roberto Bautista Agut |
| 117 | Hugo Gaston |
| 169 | Grigor Dimitrov |
The 2026 Nordea Open will be played July 13-19 in Båstad, Sweden. Additional players may still be added through wild cards, protected rankings, special exemptions, and the qualifying draw before the tournament begins.
Phil Naessens is a tennis betting analyst and former tennis coach with decades of experience in player development and match analysis. He is the founder of Crush Rush News and host of the Crush & Rush Tennis Podcast, focusing on price-first betting strategy, market efficiency, and transparency in sports wagering.
