Leo Borg knocked out directly in the Stockholm Open

Leo Borg, ranked 2139, got a wild card to the Stockholm Open and had to step right into the main tournament.

There waited the American Tommy Paul, ranked 53. And it would turn out to be just as overwhelming a task as it was on paper.

Leo Borg was able to keep his serve clips initially.

In front of dad Björn in the stands, the 18-year-old held it together and hung on to 4-4 in the first set before he finally fell 6-4.

Second set ended 6-2.

"Thank you for all the support"

After the match, he thanked the audience on the spot.

- It was fantastic to play in front of you.

I thank you for all the support I received and I hope I will be back soon, says Leo Borg to the audience at home.