Raphael Collignon def. Valentin Vacherot 7(9)-6(7), 4-6, 7-5 — Swiss Open Gstaad 2026 Quarterfinal

Match recap

Raphael Collignon defeated Valentin Vacherot 7(9)-6(7), 4-6, 7-5 in the Quarterfinal of the Swiss Open Gstaad 2026.

The points split dead even; the sets did not. Each man won 97 of 194, and Valentin Vacherot converted 2 of 4 break chances to Raphael Collignon's 1 of 4, yet Collignon edged the opening tiebreak 9-7 and won 90 percent of first-serve points in the decider. Vacherot's answer was a break in game 10 of the second for 6-4 to square the match, backing a model that leaned his way at 69 percent — though the betting market had it right, favoring Collignon at 57 despite the seeding. Two hours and 10 minutes in, the No. 7 seed moved into the Swiss Open Gstaad semifinals, still chasing a first tour-level title.

Match stats

Raphael Collignon: 14 aces, 64% first serves, 8 double faults, 2/4 break points. Valentin Vacherot: 13 aces, 63% first serves, 6 double faults, 2/4 break points.

Profiles: Raphael Collignon · Valentin Vacherot — Swiss Open Gstaad 2026

Head-to-head

This is the first meeting between Raphael Collignon and Valentin Vacherot.