Denis Shapovalov vs Leo Borg preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and betting tips | Stockholm Open 2025

Match Details

Fixture: Denis Shapovalov vs Leo Borg

Date: October 15, 2025

Tournament: 2025 Stockholm Open

Round: Second Round (Round of 16)

Venue: Kanglila Tennis Halem, Stockholm, Sweden

Category: ATP 250

Surface: Hard

Prize Money: $821, 456

Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN

Denis Shapovalov vs Leo Borg preview

Denis Shapovalov will face Leo Borg in the second round of the Stockholm Open.

Shapovalov has raised his level this year. Apart from title-winning runs in Los Cabos and Dallas, he reached the third round in New York. Despite taking a set off Jannik Sinner, the Italian defeated him in the US Open.

The Canadian entered Stockholm after a third round exit in Shanghai. He started his campaign by cruising past Christopher O'Connell, but lost to Jiri Lehecka in the next round. Shapovalov is the third seed in Stockholm and has received a bye in the first round.

Borg is unseeded in the Stockholm Open this year - Source: Getty

Meanwhile, Leo Borg has been trying to find his feet on the ITF circuit this year. After a title-winning run in Doha, he reached the quarterfinals in Bali, Castelo Branco, and Elvas. The youngster also entered the qualifiers in Geneva, but lost to Sebastian Ofner in the first round.

Borg is making his fifth appearance in the Stockholm Open this year. He avenged his recent loss against Ofner in the opening round. The 22-year-old defeated the Austrian, 6-3, 6-4.

Shapovalov vs Leo Borg head-to-head

The head-to-head between the duo is poised at 0-0.

Denis Shapovalov vs Leo Borg odds

All odds are sourced by Oddscheker.

Denis Shapovalov vs Leo Borg prediction

Shapovalov is the third seed in the Stockholm Open - Source: Getty

Shapovalov will be disappointed with his results in the Asian swing this year. He will be desperate to make a difference in Stockholm and build some momentum on tour. The Canadian has a steady all-around game and can be more optimistic on the court.

Borg, on the contrary, has reaches the second round in Stockholm for the first time in five year. He's constantly improving his game and needs to keep at it to register a statement win on tour. The Swede likes to play a patient brand of tennis and relies on his forehand a bit too much.

Considering their record on the main tour and experience at the highest level, Shapovalov will be a clear favorite to come out to top. The Canadian should be able to absorb the early pressure and provide the killer blow in the second round.

Pick: Shapovalov to win in straight sets.

Denis Shapovalov vs Leo Borg betting tips

Tip 1: Match to have more than 20 games.

Tip 2: Shapovalov to register more winners than Borg.

Edited by Aman Mohamed