Zverev has every tennis fan at awe right now. He’s been looking like a possible next-generation superstar thanks to a series of impressive runs in his last three tournaments. The 19-year-old German won it all at St. Petersburg last month, making him the first teenager since 2008 to win an ATP World Tour title. And then, he followed up that victory with a pair of short, but head-turning campaigns at Beijing and Shanghai, earning wins over the likes of John Isner, Marin Cilic, Dominic Thiem and Jack Sock.
Ivo Karlovic
15 of Karlovic’s 27 total wins this season have happened on the hard courts. He ended up winning two titles (Los Cabos and Newport) during that stretch as well. Having that said, the upcoming If Stockholm Open, which will be played on indoor hard courts, should serve as another great opportunity for the 37-year-old Croatian to continue defying Father Time. Karlovic is no stranger to Stockholm, as he was the singles champion of this tournament in 2007.
Marcos Baghdatis
Baghdatis has failed to advance past the Round of 16 in his previous four tournaments. It’s hard to tell if he can end that drought next week in Stockholm, where the 31-year-old pro from Cyprus actually emerged as the overall winner in 2009. Well, regardless of his recent shortcomings, being a former champion will give him a much-needed boost of confidence and hopefully better results.
And there you have them—the best sleepers for the 2016 If Stockholm Open. Create a betting account now and get in on all of the upcoming tennis action.
