Three Indoor 250s Fire Up the Late-Season Race to Turin
12 October 2025
Almaty Opens the Week: Khachanov Returns; Medvedev Seeks More Points
The ATP Tour resumes indoor action this week with three 250-point events in Almaty (Kazakhstan), Brussels (Belgium), and Stockholm (Sweden), kicking off Monday and running for a week.
The previews highlight the key storylines shaping the race to the season-ending Turin finals.
Almaty Open: Khachanov Defends, Medvedev Looks to Grow
The defending champion Karen Khachanov, seeded near the top, arrives in Almaty aiming to regain form after a sequence of losses in the US Open, Beijing and Shanghai.
Daniil Medvedev, a former World No. 1, enters Almaty for the first time on this swing, hoping to collect crucial points toward Turin and climb in the live rankings.
Two Italian talents, Flavio Copoli and Luciano Dareri, sit high in the draw as they chase hard-court success after a year largely spent away from the dirt.
Around the first round, Alexander Shevchenko of Kazakhstan hopes to ride home support against Laszlo Djere.
In doubles, Guido Andreozzi and Manuel Guinard lead a competitive pack, with several other duos eager to shake up the seedings.
Brussels Brings New Energy and a Tight Race
The Brussels event marks a change of venue and intensifies the race as Turin looms. Lorenzo Musetti, the top seed, is eyeing his first Turin appearance as the race tightens in the live standings.
Felix Auger-Aliassime pursues more points on the indoor circuit, aiming to tighten his grip on a strong season resume.
The tournament, now in Brussels, features Belgian hopes led by Zizou Bergs with David Goffin receiving a wildcard.
Joao Fonseca makes his first 250-pointer appearance this week, aiming to add another title to a growing indoor resume.
In doubles, the top seeds Hugo Nys and Edouard Roger-Vasselin lead the field, with Christian Harrison and Evan King also in the picture.
Stockholm Spotlight: Rune, Ruud and the Next Wave
Holger Rune returns to Stockholm, aiming to repeat his 2022 triumph as the top seed and push his Turin prospects forward.
Kasper Ruud sits closely in the live race, seeking a run that narrows the gap with the leaders.
Denis Shapovalov, back in the mix inside the world’s top 30, looks to finish the year strong on the indoor courts.
The weekend also features Swedish wildcards, including Mikael Ymer, Elias Ymer, and Leo Borg, the son of tennis legend Bjorn Borg, in his first main-draw of the season.
The indoor swing promises a crowded field and plenty of opportunities to advance toward Turin.
Two punchlines to finish: “We call that a rally—more like a scenic drive to Turin.”
“My serve is so precise the calendar ducks under the net—Turin, here I come.”
