Tsitsipas Outlasts Collignon 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-3 in Gstaad

In a grueling physical battle at high altitude, Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Raphaël Collignon 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-3 to win the Swiss Open Gstaad. The victory secured Tsitsipas's 13th tour-level singles title, demonstrating his superior clay-court durability and tactical poise when the match momentum hung in the balance.

Clay-Court Endurance and Heavy Topspin Exchanges in Gstaad

The high-altitude conditions in Gstaad required extreme precision. Tsitsipas found his rhythm early, converting kinetic energy into heavy topspin off his forehand wing to push Collignon deep behind the baseline. By consistently targeting the corners, the Greek secured an early break to claim the opening set 6-4, showcasing excellent court coverage and athletic movement.

However, Collignon refused to yield. The Belgian adjusted his depth in the second set, utilizing his compact two-handed backhand to absorb Tsitsipas's pace. Collignon dominated the second-set tiebreak 7-3, forcing a deciding set. Tsitsipas had to rely on his physical stamina and heavy baseline depth to break his opponent's rhythm and regain control of the match.

Breaking the Championship Dry Spell and Looking Ahead to Washington

In the deciding set, Tsitsipas re-established his baseline dominance. He secured the crucial break by exploiting short balls and finishing points at the net, ultimately closing out the match 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-3. This triumph concludes a 16-month championship dry spell for Tsitsipas, whose last trophy came at the 2025 Dubai Tennis Championships. According to the latest ATP rankings, this championship run will propel Tsitsipas to world No. 51.

This victory provides a massive confidence boost as Tsitsipas prepares to transition back to North American hard courts. He is scheduled to return to competition at the Mubadala DC Open starting July 27. For more on his recent clay-court campaign, read our report on his Gstaad championship run.

Rivalry Matchup & Player Profiles

This final marked the first professional meeting between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Raphaël Collignon on the ATP Tour. The matchup presented a compelling contrast in backhand mechanics, pitting Tsitsipas's elegant one-handed strike against Collignon's stable, two-handed backhand wing.

Despite Collignon's higher ranking entering the tournament, Tsitsipas's elite experience in best-of-three-set finals proved to be the ultimate differentiator. The Greek's ability to generate high-RPM topspin on clay neutralized the Belgian's flat groundstrokes when the match was on the line.