Swiss Open Gstaad: Ruud beats Faria 6-7, 6-4, 6-2 to reach quarterfinals
Synopsis
Casper Ruud's bid for a record third Gstaad title stays on track after a gritty fightback against Jaime Faria — but the real test comes next against Cerundolo, the man who ended Jannik Sinner's clay dominance at Roland Garros. Meanwhile, Tsitsipas needed two days to get past a wild card. The quarterfinal lineup at Gstaad is shaping up to be anything but straightforward.
Key Takeaways
Casper Ruud defeated Jaime Faria 6-7(1), 6-4, 6-2 at the Swiss Open Gstaad on 16 July to reach the quarterfinals.
Ruud converted on his sixth break point in the ninth game of the second set to turn the match around.
The Norwegian carries a 10-1 record at Gstaad and is chasing a third title at the venue, which would equal Sergi Bruguera and Alex Corretja .
Ruud's quarterfinal opponent is Juan Manuel Cerundolo , who beat Miomir Kecmanovic 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 .
Stefanos Tsitsipas advanced past Swiss wild card Jerome Kym 6-4, 6-7(2), 7-6(5) in a match completed across two days .
Casper Ruud survived a nervy opening round at the Swiss Open Gstaad on Thursday, 16 July, rallying from a set down to defeat Portugal's Jaime Faria 6-7(1), 6-4, 6-2 on clay and advance to the quarterfinals. The victory marked Ruud's first win since Roland Garros and kept alive his bid for a record third Gstaad title.
How the Match Unfolded
Faria, who had already knocked out Stan Wawrinka in the first round, played with freedom and aggression that pushed the second seed to the brink. The Portuguese youngster took the opening set in a tie-break and threatened to pull off his first career win over a Top-20 player.
The turning point came in a tense ninth game of the second set, where Ruud converted on his sixth break point — a moment that shifted the contest decisively. From there, the Norwegian raised the weight and depth of his groundstrokes, racing through the third set to close out the match.
'Sometimes it is hard to say when you get a good feeling, and you start to win some games in a row,' Ruud said after the match. 'You try from the first game to the last, but suddenly something clicked in the middle of the second for me, luckily.'
What's at Stake for Ruud
Ruud, the 2021 and 2022 Gstaad champion, is chasing his first title of the current season. According to the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index, he now carries a 10-1 tournament record at the venue. A third Gstaad crown would place him alongside Sergi Bruguera and Alex Corretja as the only players to lift the trophy three times.
In the quarterfinals, Ruud will face Juan Manuel Cerundolo, who advanced by defeating Miomir Kecmanovic 3-6, 6-3, 7-5. Cerundolo is no stranger to big moments on clay — he famously upset the world No. 1 Jannik Sinner at Roland Garros in May.
Tsitsipas Also Through After Two-Day Thriller
Stefanos Tsitsipas completed a match that had been suspended due to bad light the previous evening, eventually defeating Swiss wild card Jerome Kym 6-4, 6-7(2), 7-6(5) in a contest lasting two hours and 29 minutes. Tsitsipas had returned to the court at 5-5 in the final set, saved two break points quickly, and then clinched the tie-break with a roar.
'Over two days sounds like a cricket match. I am happy to have it done. It was a long one,' Tsitsipas said. 'He played an unbelievable match from his side and made my life pretty difficult out there. It is a bit strange going to bed without the match being completed. I was trying to visualise what I was going to do today, and it worked out pretty well.'
The win is Tsitsipas's second quarterfinal appearance of the season. He will be among the contenders as the draw tightens at Gstaad heading into the weekend.
Point of View
And it came late. More concerning for Ruud is what lies ahead: Cerundolo is not a quarterfinal pushover, having already beaten the world No. 1 on clay this season. If Ruud's rhythm doesn't sharpen, his record-third-title ambition could end before the semis. Tsitsipas's two-day ordeal against a wild card raises similar questions about form heading into the business end of the draw.
NationPress
17 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the result of Casper Ruud's match at Swiss Open Gstaad on 16 July?
Casper Ruud defeated Portugal's Jaime Faria 6-7(1), 6-4, 6-2 to advance to the quarterfinals of the Swiss Open Gstaad. Ruud came from a set down, with the decisive break coming in the ninth game of the second set.
Who will Casper Ruud face in the quarterfinals at Gstaad?
Ruud will play Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the quarterfinals. Cerundolo reached the last eight by defeating Miomir Kecmanovic 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 and is notable for having upset world No. 1 Jannik Sinner on clay at Roland Garros in May.
How many times has Casper Ruud won the Swiss Open Gstaad?
Ruud has won the Gstaad title twice — in 2021 and 2022. A third title would place him alongside Sergi Bruguera and Alex Corretja as the only players to win the tournament three times.
How did Stefanos Tsitsipas advance at Gstaad?
Tsitsipas beat Swiss wild card Jerome Kym 6-4, 6-7(2), 7-6(5) in a match spread across two days after bad light suspended play at 5-5 in the third set on Wednesday. He saved two break points on resumption and won the tie-break.
Who was Jaime Faria and why was this match notable?
Jaime Faria is a Portuguese player who had already beaten Stan Wawrinka in the first round at Gstaad. His performance against Ruud brought him close to a first career win over a Top-20 player before the second seed's mid-match adjustment proved decisive.
