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With Wimbledon complete, the attention soon turns again onto the clay courts and for Stefanos Tsitsipas and co, it is the Swiss Open Gstaad which will be their next thought from Monday 15 July – Sunday 22 July in Switzerland.
Tsitsipas is top seed and could face Dominic Thiem in the third round. He starts off against either Marc-Andrea Huesler or Djokovic prodigy, Hamad Medjedovic. Thiem could face Fabio Fognini in the second round if they both get past qualifiers. Third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime also lurks in that section. He faces Yannick Hanfmann or Damir Dzumhur.
Ugo Humbert is second seed and could face Stefano Napolitano. Whilst other top names include Matteo Berrettini. He faces Pedro Cachin. Jan-Lennard Struff takes on Albert Ramos-`Vinolas. While Tomas Martin Etcheverry could face Botic van de Zandschulp. Stan Wawrinka will face Lukas Klein and could be in a battle of the veterans with Richard Gasquet early on.
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TV GUIDE: How to watch Nadal, Zverev and Tsitsipas at Bastad Open, Hamburg Open, Hall of Fame Open and Swiss Open GstaadThe Swiss Open Gstaad, also known as the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad, is a historic tennis tournament held in Gstaad, Switzerland. Established in 1915, it is one of the oldest tennis tournaments in the country and is part of the ATP Tour 250 series, played on outdoor clay courts at the Roy Emerson Arena.
Historical Highlights:
- Early Years: The tournament began at the Gstaad Palace Hotel, organized by the Lawn Tennis Club Gstaad on newly laid clay courts in 1913.
- Financial Challenges: The event faced financial difficulties in 1965, 2001, and 2005, but local support and management changes in 2006 helped save it.
- Federer Effect: Roger Federer, one of Switzerland’s most celebrated players, made his professional debut at Gstaad in 1998 and won the tournament in 2004.
Traditions and Features:
The Swiss Open Gstaad is known for its relaxed atmosphere and Swiss cultural elements, such as alphorn performances and cow parades, making it a unique and memorable experience for players and spectators alike.
Recent and Notable Champions and Finals:
- 2023: Pedro Cachin defeated Albert Ramos Viñolas, 3–6, 6–0, 7–5
- 2022: Casper Ruud defeated Matteo Berrettini, 4–6, 7–6(7–4), 6–2
- 2021: Casper Ruud defeated Hugo Gaston, 6–3, 6–2
- 2019: Albert Ramos Viñolas defeated Cedrik-Marcel Stebe, 6–3, 6–2
- 2018: Matteo Berrettini defeated Roberto Bautista Agut, 7–6(11–9), 6–4
- 2017: Fabio Fognini defeated Yannick Hanfmann, 6–4, 7–5
Historical Highlights and Winners:
- 2004: Roger Federer defeated Igor Andreev, 6–2, 6–3, 5–7, 6–3
- 1997: Félix Mantilla defeated Tomás Carbonell, 6–4, 6–1, 6–1
- 1987: Emilio Sánchez defeated Ronald Agénor, 6–4, 6–2, 6–1
- 1973: Ilie Năstase defeated Georges Goven, 4–6, 6–4, 6–3, 6–4
- 1962: Roy Emerson defeated Neale Fraser, 6–4, 6–4, 8–6
Players with the Most Titles:
- Roy Emerson: 5 titles
- Sergi Bruguera: 3 titles
- Àlex Corretja: 3 titles
The tournament combines high-quality clay-court tennis with the beauty of the Swiss Alps, making it a must-visit event for tennis enthusiasts and fans of the sport.
2024 Swiss Open Gstaad Draw
2024 Swiss Open Gstaad Draw
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