Norwegian Ruud qualified for the Nitto ATP Finals on Friday - and will thus miss the tournament in the Swedish capital.

"We are incredibly happy for Casper who has had an incredible season.

Just to congratulate and hope he comes to us next year!

We like to have Nordic players here in Stockholm.

On the other hand, I am incredibly looking forward to seeing Felix Auger-Aliassime and Jannik Sinner excel on the pitch here at Kungl.

The tennis hall ", says Thomas Enqvist, Tournament Director in a press release.

Zverev is also forced to cancel, but the German is ready for next year's edition of the tournament.

"It was incredibly difficult to have to leave this message to Thomas Enqvist, who I know well.

I have also been very much looking forward to coming to Stockholm.

After a successful but demanding season, however, I must have time for recovery to be ready for the ATP finals in Turin.

But see you in Stockholm next year, then I am guaranteed to be there ", says Alexander Zverev in a press release.

The text is updated.