Victory in Gstaad
Stefanos Tsitsipas ended a 16-month title drought by winning the Swiss Open in Gstaad on Sunday. The Greek defeated Belgium's Raphael Collignon 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-3 in two hours and 17 minutes to secure his 13th ATP Tour singles title. It was his first trophy since March 2025, when he won the Dubai Tennis Championships.[S1][S3][S5]
The 27-year-old former world number three, currently ranked 85th, will rise to 55th in the updated rankings. His victory came after four of his five matches in Gstaad went to three sets, highlighting his resilience throughout the week.[S3][S4]
Match Performance
Tsitsipas produced a strong serving performance, firing four aces without a double fault. He won 21 of 29 points on his second serve and saved two of the four break points he faced. The Greek converted five of 13 break-point opportunities, applying constant pressure on Collignon's serve.[S1][S3][S4]
After taking the first set 6-4, Tsitsipas lost the second-set tiebreak 7-3 to the first-time ATP finalist. However, he regained control in the decider, securing two service breaks to close out the match and lift the trophy.[S1][S4]
Drought and Comeback
The title ended a 16-month wait for Tsitsipas, whose last win came in Dubai in March 2025. The two-time Grand Slam finalist had struggled with inconsistent results and physical instability, making this victory a significant confidence boost ahead of the US Open starting August 30.[S1][S3][S4]
Tsitsipas expressed his joy after the match, saying, "It's been a long time so it does mean a lot to me." The win marks his sixth clay-court title, adding to his successes at the Monte Carlo Masters in 2021, 2022, and 2024.[S1][S3]
Collignon’s First ATP Final
Raphael Collignon, 24 and ranked 42nd, was playing in his first ATP Tour final. He fought back to level the match after losing the first set, showing aggressive and confident tennis. The Belgian had saved a match point in his semi-final against Juan Manuel Cerundolo.[S3][S4][S6]
Despite the loss, Collignon impressed throughout the tournament and pushed Tsitsipas to three sets. His performance in Gstaad suggests a bright future on the ATP Tour.[S4][S5]
