The top Swede compiled a 28-13 match record on the season through mid-August, highlighted by reaching his first Grand Slam final at Roland Garros and capturing his first ATP World Tour title on clay. Became the first Swede to reach the French final since his coach Magnus Norman in 2000 and afterwards climbed from No. 25 to a career-high No. 12. In July, earned his first clay-court title on home soil in Bastad (d. Monaco) and also reached the doubles final (w/Lindstedt).