Dominic Stricker (96 ATP) made the surprise of the day at the tournament in Basel, eliminating the second favorite, Kasper Ruud of Norway, in the round of 16, with a score of 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(1).

Kasper Ruud defeated by Dominic Stricker at ATP Basel

After defeating ATP Atwerp winner Oleksandr Bublyk in the first round, Kasper Ruud had a much more difficult match in the round of 16.

Stricker got off to a great start and controlled the first set, but the Norwegian made a great comeback in the second to turn the match into a decisive one.

The third set was as balanced as possible until the tie-break, where the Swiss made the last tour de force and won: 7-1.

In the quarterfinals, Dominique Stricker will meet Frenchman Hugo Humbert (28 ATP).

Swiss Indoors is an ATP 500 tournament that will be held from October 23 to 29. The game is played on a hard surface and the total prize pool is 2,196,000 euros. The title champion is Felix Auger-Aliassime.