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Tsitsipas Wins Swiss Open, Climbs to World No. 55

7/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Raphael Collignon 6-4, 6-7 (3-7), 6-3 to claim the Swiss Open title in Gstaad.
The win gave Tsitsipas his 13th ATP singles crown and moved him from No. 85 to No. 55.
Collignon, ranked No. 42, reached his first ATP final after saving a match point in the semifinals.
Tsitsipas served four aces, saved two break points and will rest a week before the North American hard-court swing.

History

Historical Context

In 2003 Roger Federer captured his first ATP clay title at the Swiss Open in Gstaad, a win that was part of his ascent into the world top-10. The 32-player event has since spring-boarded talent, from Stan Wawrinka to 2024 champion Stefanos Tsitsipas, who earned his 13th ATP crown after saving a match point; it offers €120,000 and 250 ranking points before the North American hard-court swing.

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Story summary

Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Raphael Collignon 6-4, 6-7 (3-7), 6-3 to claim the Swiss Open title in Gstaad.
The win gave Tsitsipas his 13th ATP singles crown and moved him from No. 85 to No. 55.
Collignon, ranked No. 42, reached his first ATP final after saving a match point in the semifinals.
Tsitsipas served four aces, saved two break points and will rest a week before the North American hard-court swing.

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