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by | 1 December, 2022 | News_slider-en, News_Tournoi-en

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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.

Casper Ruud doubles his Geneva titles

Casper Ruud doubles his Geneva titles

by | 21 May, 2022 | News_slider-en, News_Tournoi-en

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!

Olympic champions at the top

Olympic champions at the top

by | 21 May, 2022 | News_slider-en, News_Tournoi-en

The Gonet Geneva Open certainly does seem to suit Mate Pavic. Playing alongside fellow countryman Nikola Mektic, the Croat collected the trophy for his third time this afternoon at the Parc des Eaux-Vives. Mektic was making his debut here in Geneva, and it was a successful one, to say the least. The Croatian pair defeated Pablo Andujar and Matwe Middelkoop 2-6 6-2 10-3 despite the match getting off to a shaky start for the eventual winners. “They took us by surprise,” Nikola Mektic admitted post-match. “They played really well, and had plenty of winners. I think the first break we got early in the second set helped get us going again.”
 
The start of the season hasn’t been as prolific as expected for the duo, ranked 4th at the ATP. After claiming nine titles in 2021, including an Olympic gold medal and a win at Wimbledon, the Croats got a fresh taste of victory at the ATP Masters 1000 in Rome last weekend. “Each trophy means a lot to us,” Mate Pavic said, smiling. “It was an incredible week, and gives us confidence for Roland-Garros. I love coming to Geneva, and it’s the first time in my career to win a tournament three times. I’ll definitely be back next year!”

Ruud sets up title defence against returning Sousa

Ruud sets up title defence against returning Sousa

by | 20 May, 2022 | News_slider-en, News_Tournoi-en

Casper Ruud (ATP 8) checked into his third consecutive final on Swiss soil on Friday. A winner in Geneva and Gstaad last year, the Norwegian will face Joao Sousa (ATP 79) on Saturday with the 2022 Gonet Geneva Open title at stake.

The No. 2 seed and favourite to retain his crown, the 23-year-old Ruud beat Reilly Opelka (ATP 18) 7-6(2) 7-5 in one hour 30 minutes, while Joao Sousa – ten years Ruud’s senior – took 15 minutes fewer to dispose of Richard Gasquet (ATP 75) 6-2 6-2 in the second semi-final.

The two finalists have each won titles already this year, with the Norwegian triumphing in Buenos Aires in February and the Portuguese in Pune that same month. A Miami Open runner-up in April and an Italian Open semi-finalist in Rome last week, Ruud will start as a fairly warm favourite against a player he has defeated on both their previous meetings, both on clay.

Victorious in seven of the ten ATP Tour finals he has contested to date, Ruud had to bide his time against Opelka but ultimately outrallied the American and was never troubled on his serve.

The other semi-final was a more clear-cut affair, as Gasquet’s exertions over the week finally caught up with him. The Frenchman, who turns 36 next month, had no answer to the Portuguese, a former world No. 28, who cruised into his 12th ATP Tour final. A winner in four of those finals, Sousa made his last appearance in the Parc des Eaux-Vives showpiece in 2015, when he lost to Brazil’s Thomaz Bellucci.

Semi-final line-up promises plenty

Semi-final line-up promises plenty

by | 19 May, 2022 | News_slider-en, News_Tournoi-en

Defending champion Casper Ruud against Reilly Opelka and the evergreen Richard Gasquet versus Joao Sousa – Friday’s enticing semi-final line-up at the Gonet Geneva Open is one for all tennis fans to savour.
 
At his commanding best in seeing off Thanasi Kokkinakis 6-4 7-6(3) on Thursday, Ruud is sure to face a stiff test from the big-serving Opelka. The Norwegian will be content to bide his time, however, having been in scintillating form all tournament long. Just as he had done against Benoît Paire on Wednesday, the world No. 8 barely gave Kokkinakis an opening.
 
Two days after accounting for world No. 2 Daniil Medvedev, Gasquet maintained his fine run of form in playing conditions that suited him down to the ground. Up against Poland’s Kamil Majchrzak, he gave another backhand masterclass to run out a 6-2 6-4 winner. The Frenchman will need to show the same discipline against Sousa. A runner-up here to Thomaz Bellucci in 2015, the Portuguese is in excellent fettle once more at the Parc des Eaux-Vives.
 
His country’s greatest player of all time, he eased into the last four courtesy of a 7-5 7-5 win over Ilya Ivashka, clinching victory on his fifth match point. Having found a second wind, can the 33-year-old steer his way into another Geneva final?
 

Ruud now the man to beat as Shapovalov exits

Ruud now the man to beat as Shapovalov exits

by | 19 May, 2022 | News_slider-en, News_Tournoi-en

Twenty-four hours after No. 1 seed Daniil Medvedev tumbled out of the Gonet Geneva Open at the hands of Richard Gasquet, No. 3 seed Denis Shapovalov followed suit. A runner-up here last year, the Canadian lost 6-4 6-7(2) 6-3 to Ilya Ivashka in the final match of the day.
 
Six days on from beating Rafael Nadal in Rome, Shapovalov had no answer to the world No. 50, who will face Portugal’s Joao Sousa (ATP 79) in the quarterfinals on Thursday. With the Canadian now out of the picture, defending champion Casper Ruud (photo) is favourite to retain his title. The Norwegian made a fast start to his second-round meeting with Benoît Paire (ATP 67) and cruised to a straight-sets win (6-3 6-1). Ruud’s next opponent is Thanasi Kokkinakis (ATP 85), who produced a fine comeback against Federico Delbonis (ATP 62). Trailing 5-3 in the second set having lost the first 6-1, the Australian clawed his way back to level the match and then took the decider 7-5 to notch one of the finest wins of his clay-court career.
 
The day also saw the end of qualifier Jonas Nikles’ (ATP 317) fine run. The Geneva player went down 6-3 7-5 to Tallon Griekspoor (ATP 64) of the Netherlands after failing to convert four second-set points. With his campaign over, Nikles can look back with satisfaction on a breakthrough week, having now announced himself on the ATP Tour.