Dates: July 14–20, 2025
Location: Roy Emerson Arena, Gstaad, Switzerland
Surface: Outdoor Red Clay (Altitude ~1,050m)
Category: ATP 250
Draw Size: 28 Singles | 16 Doubles
Prize Money: €596,035
Defending Champion: Matteo Berrettini (withdrawn due to injury)
Unique Playing Conditions
Altitude Advantage: Thin mountain air accelerates ball speed, favoring big servers and flat hitters
Court Speed: Faster than traditional clay, but still demands stamina and control
Weather: Mild Alpine summer (18–24°C), low humidity
Ball Type: Dunlop Fort Clay Court — lively bounce at elevation
Top Seeds & Contenders
| Seed | Player | Country | ATP Rank | Gstaad Record |
| 1 | Casper Ruud | 🇳🇴 Norway | 15 | 8–0 (2021, 2022 Champion) |
| 2 | Alexander Bublik | 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | 31 | Debut |
| 3 | Pedro Martínez | 🇪🇸 Spain | 52 | QF (2022) |
| 4 | Tomás Martín Etcheverry | 🇦🇷 Argentina | 53 | QF (2024) |
| 5 | Laslo Djere | 🇷🇸 Serbia | 60 | SF (2018, 2021) |
| 6 | David Goffin (WC) | 🇧🇪 Belgium | 63 | Finalist (2015) |
| 7 | Francisco Comesaña | 🇦🇷 Argentina | 65 | Debut |
| 8 | Arthur Rinderknech | 🇫🇷 France | 72 | QF (2021) |
Wildcards: David Goffin, Jérôme Kym, Dominic Stricker
Qualifiers: Ignacio Buse, Calvin Hemery, Francesco Passaro, Marco Trungelliti
Special Exempt: Stan Wawrinka (replacing Alexander Zverev)
Players to Watch
Casper Ruud
Two-time Gstaad champion with heavy topspin and altitude-friendly game
Seeking third title after quiet summer
Alexander Bublik
Unpredictable but dangerous at altitude
Recently defeated two Top 10 players at Roland Garros
Laslo Djere
Reliable clay-court grinder with deep runs in ATP 250s
Stan Wawrinka
Swiss legend making emotional return at age 40
Former finalist, wildcard entry
Betting Insights & Predictions
| Player | Odds to Win | Win Probability |
| Casper Ruud | +130 | 43.5% |
| Alexander Bublik | +600 | 14.3% |
| Laslo Djere | +900 | 10.0% |
| Francisco Comesaña | +1400 | 7.1% |
How to Watch
Live Broadcast: Tennis Channel, Eurosport, Fubo
Streaming: bet365, ATP Tour Live
Local Time Start: 11:00 AM CET daily
Final Thoughts
The 2025 EFG Swiss Open Gstaad blends high-altitude drama with clay-court finesse. With Casper Ruud chasing a third title and Stan Wawrinka possibly bidding farewell on home soil, expect emotion, power, and unpredictability. The draw is deep, the conditions are unique, and the stakes are high.
