Auger-Aliassime and Nakashima arrive as the top two men in UTS’ year-end World No. 1 crown. Nakashima won the UTS Rio presented by XP in July. Auger-Aliassime beat Bastide UTS Nîmes in front of a sell-out crowd of 13,000 at the Arènes de Nîmes in April. There he beat Grigor Dimitrov, Andrey Rublev and Kasper Rudy, all three died suddenly, which is why he got the nickname “King of Sudden Death”.
“Winning the Zeus Cup in Nimes was one of the most exciting experiences of my year,” said Auger-Aliassime. “Every match was over and that tension stays with you. I want to experience it again and I won’t pretend otherwise. I come to Gothenburg to chase the year-end title. After what Brandon did in Rio, I expect him to be a serious contender here and beyond. I’m really looking forward to coming to Sweden.”
The Canadian is having the strongest season of his career. He reached the quarter-finals at Roland Garros, then went the same distance at Wimbledon. She also rose to a career-high ranking of world No. 4 and won the title in Montpellier, the eighth of her nine career indoor titles. That record makes him a formidable proposition under the Gothenburg roof.
The 23-year-old Borg will make his UTS debut at home, home to both of his ATP Tour wins. He beat Elias Ymer at Bastad in 2023 and Sebastian Ofner at the 2025 Stockholm Open.
The Stockholm native also carries a name that resonates in Swedish tennis like no other. His father, 11-time Grand Slam champion and 1975 Davis Cup hero Bjorn Borg, will be in Scandinavia to watch his son. He will also be there to support the return of top-level tennis to one of the centers of the Swedish game.
Leo Borg. “I can’t wait”
“Playing in front of the Swedish fans against the best players in the world is a great opportunity and I can’t wait,” said Leo Borg. “The UTS rules are designed to create excitement, both for the players and the crowd, and I’m determined to take my chance.”
Bjorn Borg said: “From what I’ve seen of UTS, it brings fresh energy to the sport and is a great way to reach new audiences. I am proud that Sweden is a part of it and I am sure that Swedish tennis fans, including myself, will enjoy the show in an arena that holds many memories for us.”
The event lasts two days. The first day features four quarter-finals. The second day culminates with the ranking matches, semi-finals and final. Those five matches crown the champion and set the year-end standings, up to $511,000 for the winner.
