Top seed Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece earned a hard-fought 6–4, 3–6, 6–3 victory over Kazakhstan’s Alexander Shevchenko in the semi-finals of the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad (ATP 250) on 18 July 2026. The three-set battle at Roy Emerson Arena showcased high-quality clay-court tennis, with Tsitsipas recovering after dropping the second set to secure his place in the championship match.
Tsitsipas made an assured start, using his powerful serve and aggressive baseline play to take control of the opening set. The Greek broke serve at a crucial moment before closing out the set 6–4, putting himself within one set of the final.
Shevchenko responded impressively in the second set, raising his intensity and capitalizing on opportunities from the baseline. The Kazakh player found greater consistency on return and leveled the match by claiming the set 6–3, forcing the contest into a decisive third set.
In the decider, Tsitsipas regained control with composed shot-making and confident serving. He secured the decisive break midway through the set and maintained his advantage until the final point, sealing a 6–3 victory to advance to his first Gstaad final.
Standout Performances
- Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece): Defeated Alexander Shevchenko 6–4, 3–6, 6–3.
- Alexander Shevchenko (Kazakhstan): Won the second set to force a decider.
- Round: Semi-finals.
- Result: Tsitsipas advanced to the championship match.
Tsitsipas’ ability to regroup after losing the second set proved decisive. He raised his level in the final set, breaking serve at the right time and protecting his lead with confident serving to secure victory.
Match Statistics
- Tournament: EFG Swiss Open Gstaad (ATP 250)
- Round: Semi-finals
- Date: 18 July 2026
- Venue: Roy Emerson Arena, Gstaad, Switzerland
- Winner: Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece)
- Runner-up: Alexander Shevchenko (Kazakhstan)
- Final Score: 6–4, 3–6, 6–3
- Result: Stefanos Tsitsipas advanced to the final