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Edberg renews Becker Wimbledon rivalry
Tennis

Edberg renews Becker Wimbledon rivalry

Swedish former tennis player Stefan Edberg will renew his rivalry with German Boris Becker at Wimbledon on Sunday, 24 years after their last clash and this time as coach to Swiss legend Roger Federer.
Young Swede nets win in Davis Cup thriller
Tennis

Young Swede nets win in Davis Cup thriller

Our Swede of the Week is a tennis wunderkind who not only kept Sweden in the Davis Cups finals, but did so by bashing a Dane and despite being the youngest Swedish tournament player in 32 years. Meet 17-year-old Elias Ymer.
Stockholm Open set to serve up a storm
Sport

Stockholm Open set to serve up a storm

The ATP Stockholm Open hits the Swedish capital on Saturday with international players vying for a piece of the €530,000 ($718,000) pie. Will it be a local Swede who takes out this year's title? The Local chats to the tournament organizer to find out more.
Williams cruises into Swedish Open semis
Tennis

Williams cruises into Swedish Open semis

World number one Serena Williams extended her unbeaten run on clay this season to 26 matches as she dismantled Spaniard Lourdes Dominguez 6-1, 6-1 and eased into the semi-finals of the Swedish Open on Friday.