Two senior leaders from ABB Electrification Service have been named among the Future of Field Service's prestigious 2025 Stand Out 50 Leaders, recognizing their significant contributions to advancing service innovation in the energy sector. Dr. Matthew Wise, Global Head of Strategy & Business Development, and Andressa Ferraz, Sustainability Advisory Service Manager for EMEA, were selected for their outstanding work in redefining field service capabilities and developing customer-centric energy solutions that support the global energy transition.

The recognition highlights the team's instrumental role in helping customers navigate complex energy challenges through new service business models and strategic collaborations. Their work emphasizes operational rigor, circularity principles, and long-term customer value creation, positioning ABB as a key partner for industries modernizing critical infrastructure and accelerating the shift toward smarter, cleaner operations. The award underscores ABB Electrification Service's commitment to extending asset lifetimes while supporting customers' sustainability objectives.

Stuart Thompson, President of ABB Electrification Service, praised the leaders' achievements, stating: "This recognition reflects Matt's and Andressa's commitment to redefining what field service can achieve when we work together with our customers as trusted partners. Their leadership in developing accessible energy solutions shows how service innovation can drive both performance and sustainability, all while remaining relentlessly focused on customer outcomes." He emphasized that their approach has enabled customers to better manage the complexities of renewable energy integration.

Dr. Wise has been instrumental in driving strategic partnerships and acquisitions to expand ABB's innovation ecosystem, particularly in digitalization, energy storage, and emerging technologies including artificial intelligence and edge computing. His collaborations with startups such as GridBeyond, Ndustrial, and Pratexo have enhanced ABB's ability to deliver sophisticated electrical asset management and real-time decision-making capabilities. Meanwhile, Ferraz has played a crucial role in pioneering ABB's newly launched Battery-Energy-Storage-Systems-as-a-Service offering, addressing critical market needs around energy storage and management solutions.

Casper Ruud captured the Stockholm Open title with a commanding 6-3, 6-2 victory over Ugo Humbert in a final that lasted just 68 minutes. The Norwegian second seed dominated throughout the match, dropping only two points on his serve in the first set and just one point in the second set. After breaking Humbert early in both sets, Ruud comfortably served out the match to claim his second title of 2025, following his earlier Masters 1000 victory in Madrid.

The victory came amid growing concerns about player welfare on the ATP Tour, highlighted by Holger Rune's season-ending injury during the tournament's semifinals. Rune had started strongly in Stockholm, reaching the semifinal round with victories over Marton Fucsovics and Tomas Martin Etcheverry before suffering a torn Achilles tendon that forced his withdrawal from the match against Humbert. The injury abruptly ended Rune's season, preventing his potential qualification for the season finale.

Ruud addressed the injury concerns in post-match comments, expressing frustration with the demanding tournament schedule. "It's very demanding when you go directly from tournament to tournament," Ruud stated. "Holger was in Shanghai last week, and when something is so demanding, something like this can unfortunately happen. We're all in some kind of risk zone when we step onto the pitch." The Norwegian added that while he couldn't confirm a direct connection between Rune's injury and the schedule, "in a way, all injuries are probably because of the tough schedule."

The concerns about player workload extend beyond Ruud's comments, with world No. 9 Jack Draper recently requesting the ATP Tour to reassess its packed calendar. Players have emphasized the need for a more manageable schedule to ensure long and healthy careers. Ruud acknowledged the physical demands, noting that players are "really pushing our own limits at the moment" and expressing sympathy for Rune's unfortunate situation while wishing him a speedy recovery.