Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Raphael Collignon on Sunday to win the 2026 EFG Swiss Open Gstaad title [1, 2].
The victory marks a significant turnaround for the Greek player, who had struggled to secure a tournament win over the last year.
Tsitsipas entered the final in Gstaad, Switzerland, seeking to end a title drought that had lasted 16 months [1, 4]. The win represents his first ATP title since 2022 [4]. The match took place at the EFG Swiss Open, where Tsitsipas faced the No. 7 seed, Raphael Collignon [3, 5].
The final match was scheduled to begin at 5:30 a.m. ET [3]. Collignon, seeded seventh in the tournament, attempted to block Tsitsipas' return to the winner's circle [3, 5]. However, Tsitsipas managed to secure the championship in the Sunday finale [2, 3].
Throughout the tournament, Tsitsipas faced pressure to reclaim his standing among the top players on the tour. By defeating Collignon, he successfully broke the streak of non-titles that had defined his recent play. The win in Gstaad serves as a pivotal moment in his 2026 season, providing a boost in momentum as he moves forward in the ATP rankings [1, 4].
The event, held in the Swiss Alps, concluded with Tsitsipas lifting the trophy after a competitive run through the bracket. This victory concludes a period of inconsistency for the athlete, who had gone without a trophy for over a year [1].
“Tsitsipas won his first ATP title in 16 months”
This victory signals a potential recovery for Stefanos Tsitsipas, who had fallen into a prolonged slump. By ending a 16-month drought, Tsitsipas restores his confidence and improves his seeding for future ATP events, while Collignon's run as the No. 7 seed establishes him as a competitive threat in the tour's mid-tier brackets.
