The Upcoming 2025 Swiss Open
The upcoming 2025 Swiss Open is generating excitement, with a solid lineup of renowned tennis players participating just after the Wimbledon Championships. This tournament, set to take place in Gstaad during the same week as the Bastad Open—a tradition continued from previous years—will also welcome a notable addition: the Los Cabos Open, which typically occurs in February, is set to be part of the summer calendar this time, providing players with a hard-court event option.
Past Champions and Competitors
Past champions of the Swiss Open include some of the sport’s biggest names, such as Roger Federer, Dominic Thiem, and the retired Richard Gasquet. However, the caliber of players entering the tournament has seen variation over the years. For instance, although Pedro Cachin won in 2023, that year’s roster of competitors lacked the luster found in previous tournaments, such as the star-studded Bastad Open. In contrast, last year’s competition in Gstaad featured a stronger field of participants.
Player Dynamics for 2025
Following a successful 2024 season that saw Matteo Berrettini secure three clay-court titles, including the Swiss Open, he now faces uncertainty regarding his fitness due to a right oblique injury that sidelined him from Roland Garros. Consequently, while he is currently listed to defend his title in Gstaad, it remains unclear whether he will be fit enough to compete.
Should he participate, Alexander Zverev is expected to take the number one seed position, although his commitment to immediate competition following Wimbledon raises eyebrows. Historically, Zverev has not progressed beyond the fourth round at Wimbledon, leading some to speculate on his true competitive aspirations at the grass event.
Returning to the Swiss Open is Casper Ruud, a two-time champion, who missed the previous edition to participate in Bastad. Notably, Ruud’s affinity for clay courts means he may prioritize Gstaad over Wimbledon, reflecting his struggles on grass where he has not yet advanced beyond the early rounds of the Grand Slam.
Notable Entrants
Additional entrants include Alexander Bublik, who has shown unexpected promise following a quarterfinal finish at Roland Garros, and Marin Cilic, the 2014 US Open victor, who, despite being past his prime, made headlines by becoming the lowest-ranked ATP title holder at the Hangzhou Open in 2024.
Completing the entry list are noteworthy players such as Tomas Martin Etcheverry, Jan-Lennard Struff, Laslo Djere, and Alexander Shevchenko, among others. The anticipation builds as the Swiss Open gears up to showcase a mix of seasoned champions and rising talents.
