Argentina’s Juan Cerúndolo produced a superb comeback to defeat second seed Casper Ruud of Norway 3–6, 7–5, 6–2 in the quarter-finals of the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad (ATP 250) on 17 July 2026. After dropping the opening set, Cerúndolo raised his level over the final two sets to eliminate one of the tournament favorites and secure a place in the semi-finals at Roy Emerson Arena.
Ruud made a confident start to the contest, controlling the rallies with his trademark consistency from the baseline. The Norwegian broke serve at crucial moments to capture the opening set 6–3 and appeared to be in command of the match.
Cerúndolo responded with greater aggression in the second set, matching Ruud from the back of the court while taking advantage of key opportunities on return. The Argentine edged the set 7–5 to force a decider and shift the momentum in his favor.
The deciding set belonged to Cerúndolo, who played with confidence and precision to take control early. He continued to pressure Ruud with deep groundstrokes and converted his chances efficiently, wrapping up a convincing 6–2 final set to complete the comeback and earn a memorable victory.
Standout Performances
- Juan Cerúndolo (Argentina): Won 3–6, 7–5, 6–2.
- Casper Ruud (Norway): Took the opening set before falling in three sets.
- Round: Quarter-finals.
- Result: Cerúndolo advanced to the semi-finals.
Cerúndolo’s determination after losing the opening set proved to be the turning point. He gradually took control of the rallies, claimed a tightly contested second set, and dominated the decider to complete the upset.
Match Statistics
- Tournament: EFG Swiss Open Gstaad (ATP 250)
- Round: Quarter-finals
- Date: 17 July 2026
- Venue: Roy Emerson Arena, Gstaad, Switzerland
- Winner: Juan Cerúndolo (Argentina)
- Runner-up: Casper Ruud (Norway)
- Final Score: 3–6, 7–5, 6–2
- Result: Juan Cerúndolo advanced to the semi-finals.