Key Takeaways
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Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Raphaël Collignon 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-3
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Victory ended his 17-month ATP Tour title drought
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Tsitsipas clinched his 13th career title at age 27
Title drought finally broken
Stefanos Tsitsipas ended a long wait for silverware by winning the Swiss Open in Gstaad. The Greek star overcame Belgian Raphaël Collignon in a tense three-set final, prevailing 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-3. The victory marked his 13th ATP Tour title and his first since early 2025, closing a 17-month gap without a trophy.
Celebration with Kristen Thoms
Tsitsipas’ triumph was made even more memorable by the presence of his girlfriend, American model and former collegiate tennis player Kristen Thoms. The couple, who have been together since mid-2025, shared a kiss on court after the match, drawing attention from fans and media alike. Thoms has been a regular supporter during his recent tournaments, including this milestone win in Switzerland.
Taylor Swift reference on social media
After lifting the trophy, Tsitsipas took to X to share a photo of himself celebrating with Thoms. In a playful nod to pop culture, he captioned the post: “Hey Siri, play ‘Lavender Haze,’” referencing a popular Taylor Swift song. The lighthearted message highlighted his joy at finally returning to winning ways.
Past relationships and new chapter
Before dating Thoms, Tsitsipas was in a high-profile relationship with Spanish tennis player Paula Badosa, which ended in July 2025. His new relationship has coincided with a fresh chapter in his career, as he looks to build momentum after breaking his title drought.
Hey Siri, play “Lavender Haze” 💜🏆 pic.twitter.com/0GGjj3LfZi
— Stefanos Tsitsipas (@stefanos) July 19, 2026
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2026
Ranked no.85, the Greek played his last match on the 19th of July when he defeated world no.42 Raphael Collignon 6-4 6-7(3) 6-3 in the final in Gstaad to win his 13th career title.
Currently, during this season the Greek owns a compiled 22-15 record. Tsitsipas conquered 1 title in Gstaad.
