Tennis

Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Raphaël Collignon 6–4, 6–7(3), 6–3 to win the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad title after a hard-fought three-set final.

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 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

Quentin Halys rallied from a set down to defeat defending champion Alexander Bublik 6–7(4), 6–4, 7–6(5) in the Gstaad Round of 16.

Arthur Rinderknech saved two match points to defeat Clément Tabur 6–7(9), 7–6(5), 7–5 and advance to the Gstaad quarter-finals.

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Casper Ruud 6-1, 7-6 in the Round of 16 on Court 1 at Indian Wells on March 2026. Alcaraz secured the win in straight sets, taking control early before closing the match in a second-set tiebreak.

Mackenzie McDonald defeated Matteo Arnaldi 6-0, 6-1 in the Round of 128 on Court 7 on March 6, 2026. McDonald controlled the match throughout, conceding just one game to secure a decisive opening-round victory. Match Summary Mackenzie McDonald delivered a dominant performance from the outset, breaking Matteo Arnaldi multiple times in the first set. His consistent returning and strong baseline play resulted in a 6-0 set without conceding a game. In the second set, Arnaldi managed to get on the scoreboard, but McDonald maintained control of rallies and service games. He continued to apply pressure and closed the match efficiently with a 6-1 scoreline. Key Performances Turning Point of the Match The early breaks in the first set established complete control for McDonald. Winning the opening set 6-0 removed any momentum for Arnaldi and defined the direction of the match. Full Scorecard / Key Statistics Match Result: Set Breakdown: Additional statistics:No reliable data available. What This Means The result advances Mackenzie McDonald into the Round of 64 with strong momentum after a one-sided opening match. Matteo Arnaldi exits the tournament at the first-round stage. What’s Next Mackenzie McDonald will face his next opponent in the Round of 64 as per the tournament schedule. Opponent details are pending official confirmation. Editorial Identity Publication: Syla News Editorial Model: Fact-based reporting using official match data and tournament recordsReporting Footprint: International tennis coverage across ATP Tour events Sources: Editorial Policy:All reports are based strictly on verified match outcomes. Missing or unavailable statistics are clearly stated. Corrections are issued if official updates are released.