Russell Bedford Fiduciaire Genève SA partner of the Gonet Geneva Open

The circle of partners of the Gonet Geneva Open is growing. Russell Bedford Fiduciaire Genève has become one of the sponsors of the 2023 edition of the tournament which will take place from May 20 to 27.

 Founded in 1987, Russell Bedford Fiduciaire Genève is an independent fiduciary company that has developed a recognised expertise in a wide range of fiduciary services. It can count on the support of partner firms operating in over 100 countries through Russell Bedford International, one of the world’s largest networks of independent fiduciaries.

 Russell Bedford Fiduciaire Genève, offers tailor-made services with an entrepreneurial approach, including accounting, auditing, tax and financial expertise and advice, corporate governance, pension advice and mortgage financing.

 For more than 30 years, Russell Bedford Fiduciaire Genève has been able to position itself as a reference fiduciary in Switzerland and internationally and to gain the trust and loyalty of its clients,” says its Managing Director Frédéric Pryszlak. We attach great importance to the values that we imprint through our various mandates, this is what constitutes our DNA.”

 “We welcome Russell Bedford Fiduciaire Genève. We appreciate his commitment to the Gonet Geneva Open, said tournament director Thierry Grin. It reinforces the local roots of the companies and businesses in the area to which we attach a lot of importance.”

 This partnership will be visible on the side panels of the courts. They will bear the name and logo of Russell Bedford Fiduciaire Genève.

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A reinforced partnership with Gonet & Cie SA

The partnership between the Gonet Geneva Open and the private bank Gonet & Cie SA is now a long-term one. Initiated in 2021, it has been extended until 2025, with an option for the 2026 and 2027 editions. Private bank Gonet & Cie SA thus remains the title sponsor of an ATP 250 tournament that has been organized since 2015 in the magnificent setting of the Parc des Eaux Vives and that has very quickly earned its letters of nobility.

Director of the Gonet Geneva Open, Thierry Grin says he is “extremely touched by the mark of confidence from Gonet bank.” “With such a committed title sponsor by our side, we are convinced that the Gonet Geneva Open will continue to grow and contribute to the influence of Geneva”, he continues.

For his part, Nicolas Gonet comments, “It is important for us to make a long-term commitment and thus contribute to the development and sustainability of a sporting event that has become a major event in French-speaking Switzerland. “

Since 2015, the Gonet Geneva Open has attracted renowned players, starting with Roger Federer, who played his last tournament in Switzerland in Geneva in 2021. Stan Wawrinka, for his part, won twice at the Parc des Eaux-Vives, in 2016 and 2017. The tournament’s past winners list also includes the names of Alexander Zverev, winner in 2019, and Casper Ruud, two-time defending champion. Daniil Medvedev, Dominic Thiem and Marin Cilic, three Grand Slam winners, have also played at the Gonet Geneva Open.

Casper Ruud for a three-peat

Casper Ruud will be aiming for an unprecedented hat-trick this year at the Gonet Geneva Open after his successes in 2021 and 2022. No. 3 in the world on January 1st, the Norwegian will be looking for his third crown at the Gonet Geneva Open, the eighth edition of which will take place from May 20 to 27 at the Parc des Eaux-Vives.

Undefeated in eight matches on the Geneva Tennis Club center court, Casper Ruud will be
presenting himself to the Geneva public as a two-time Grand Slam and Masters finalist. The year 2022 was indeed the year of almost all happiness for the 24-year-old player. We are naive enough to believe that his second victory at the Gonet Geneva Open, which came at the end of a closely fought final against the Portuguese Joao Sousa, was a real turning point. It allowed him to build up his confidence before heading to Paris. At Roland Garros, he reached the final with great authority before falling to Rafael Nadal.
Less than three months later, Casper Ruud demonstrated in New York that his performance in Paris was no fluke. He qualified for the final at Flushing Meadows where he was one tie-break away from becoming the world’s No. 1 player against Carlos Alcaraz. Casper Ruud was to conclude his year with a strong performance at the Masters in Turin, where he lost only in the final against Novak Djokovic.

In a recent interview with “L’Equipe Magazine”, Casper Ruud recalled that his victories in ATP 250 tournaments such as the Gonet Geneva Open have given him a confidence that he has been able to bring to life on the big occasions.

Tickets available

The eighth edition of the Gonet Geneva Open will take place from May 20th to May 27th in the enchanting setting of the Parc des Eaux-Vives.

The Gonet Geneva Open is the biggest tournament in French-speaking Switzerland and has become one of the most important events of the clay-court season. It will once again attract top players.

The opening of the ticket office coincides with our “Early Bird” promotion: Book now and benefit from a 20% discount on all 1st category seats for one month!

The Gonet Geneva Open will once again be one of the major spring events in Geneva. With the ATP 250 label, it can count each year on the presence of players of great renown, starting with its two-time title holder Casper Ruud. In 2022, the Norwegian played in the finals of the French Open against Rafael Nadal, the US Open against Carlos Alcaraz and the Turin Masters against Novak Djokovic after his second victory at the Parc des Eaux-Vives to finish the year ranked 3rd in the world.

Before him, other great players have played in Geneva, starting of course with Roger Federer in 2021. Stan Wawrinka won the tournament twice in 2016 and 2017. Three other Grand Slam winners have also played: Daniil Medvedev, Dominic Thiem and Marin Cilic. Alexander Zverev, Grigor Dimitrov, David Ferrer, Kevin Anderson, Kei Nishikori, John Isner, Fabio Fognini and Denis Shapovalov are also among the long list of top players who have already been to Geneva.

The spectators at the Gonet Geneva Open won’t have been disappointed with that epic combat. On this sunny Saturday, they witnessed more than three hours of out-and-out battle between Casper Ruud (ATP 8) and Joao Sousa (ATP 79). While the Norwegian cinched the win 7-6(3) 4-6 7-6(1), there could have been a whole other ending. Joao Sousa even served for the match in the final set before the tournament’s No.2 seed made a comeback, determined not to lose hope. Casper Ruud, the defending champion of the 2021 tournament, appeared far from his best in the second set and into the third, while the Portuguese didn’t miss a shot. Who can say what spurred this turnaround – did the 2015 finalist’s nerves suddenly get to him?

“Every player – and even the biggest champions! – feels a bit of pressure when serving for the match”, Casper Ruud acknowledged, in the on-court interview after the match. “That must have been what happened to Joao too, and I took advantage to take my best shots. It all came down to one or two key points today, but of course it was a very difficult match. In fact, it’s the first time this week I had such long rallies, and it might be the match I’m happiest with.” The 23-year-old Norwegian heads off to Paris tonight, his heart light and his confidence boosted 200% after winning his second consecutive title in Geneva.

Joao Sousa is already looking forward to next year and hopes that it will be third time lucky for him in a Geneva final. The Gonet Geneva Open is a very special tournament to him. “I felt the enthusiasm of the crowd today, it was very special. I played well all week, and I’m happy with my tennis, but for sure, I’d have preferred to have won. I’m especially disappointed for my family who surprised me by being here today. I didn’t know they’d be here, I would have loved to have given them the big trophy!” One thing’s certain, the 33-year-old Portuguese will be back in Geneva to try his hand once again.

A record-breaking week
This 2022 Gonet Geneva Open has beaten all records. With the sun beaming and the mercury rising, there was a large crowd present throughout the week. More than 28,000 spectators travelled to the Parc des Eaux-Vives this year. That’s a record turnout for the Geneva tournament, demonstrating what an essential step it is on the ATP Tour – not to mention its popularity among spectators and players alike. See you next year, from 13 to 20 May 2023!