The defending champion in singles, David Ferrer , did not take part in the tournament this year. In doubles, Robert Lindstedt and Horia Tecau no longer appeared together to defend their title. While Lindstedt and Daniel Nestor formed the top seeded duo, Tecău competed with his compatriot Marius Copil .
The field of participants in the single competition consisted of 28 players, that of the doubles competition consisted of 16 pairs. The four top seeded players in the singles each got a bye into the second round.
The qualification for the SkiStar Swedish Open 2013 took place from July 6th to 8th, 2013. Four qualifying places were played that entitle them to participate in the main draw of the tournament.
At the SkiStar Swedish Open 2013 the following prize money and world ranking points were paid out or credited for reaching the respective round. Players who entered the main field from qualification received the specified qualification points in addition to those for reaching the respective round. Otherwise the amounts are not to be understood as cumulative. The amounts for the double competition apply per team.