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Tsitsipas Breaks 16-Month Drought with Swiss Open Title
20 Jul
Summary
- Stefanos Tsitsipas ended a 16-month title drought by winning the Swiss Open Gstaad.
- He climbed 34 spots to World No. 51 after his unseeded victory.
- Tsitsipas begins working with new coaches ahead of North American swing.
Stefanos Tsitsipas has secured his first ATP Tour title in over 16 months, emerging victorious at the 2026 Swiss Open Gstaad. The Greek player, who began the tournament unseeded and ranked World No. 85, battled through five consecutive matches, including four demanding three-set encounters.
His triumphant run culminated in a 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-3 final victory over Raphaël Collignon. Tsitsipas described the win as a "crazy feeling" after a "long week" filled with "crazy matches."
The Swiss Open championship marks Tsitsipas's 13th career title and represents a significant boost to his ranking. He has now climbed 34 places to World No. 51, offering much-needed relief and confidence.
Looking ahead, Tsitsipas is set to compete in the Mubadala DC Open on July 27, followed by Masters 1000 events in Montréal and Cincinnati. He has recently begun working with new coaches, Thomas Perrin and Patrick Mouratoglou, following a coaching change.
Despite not receiving direct entry into the upcoming Masters 1000 tournaments due to his previous ranking, Tsitsipas expressed his commitment to recovering and preparing for the North American hardcourt swing.
