Stefanos Tsitsipas wins Gstaad title amid relationship shift with Kristen Thoms

Stefanos Tsitsipas claimed his first ATP title in over a year at the Swiss Open in Gstaad on 20 June 2026, beating Belgium’s Raphael Collignon 6-3, 6-2 in the final. The Greek star’s victory came as his personal life again grabbed headlines after he confirmed a new relationship with American model Kristen Thoms in January 2026. Tsitsipas had lost his previous 15 matches before Gstaad, including a heavy second-round defeat to Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon 2026.

Who is Kristen Thoms?

Kristen Thoms is a 29-year-old American model and former NCAA tennis player who competed for the University of Iowa and Florida Atlantic University. She has appeared courtside with Tsitsipas during the 2026 season, blending her tennis background with a growing public profile. The couple went public in January 2026 via a travel vlog filmed in Namibia. Unlike his high-profile split from Spanish star Paula Badosa, Tsitsipas has kept details of his new relationship private.

How Tsitsipas’ form plummeted before Gstaad

Tsitsipas entered Gstaad with a 12-15 win-loss record in 2026 and a ranking outside the ATP top 50. His struggles mirrored a sharp decline from 2023-24, when he was a consistent Grand Slam contender. The Wimbledon loss to Djokovic marked his second consecutive early exit at a major. His father and coach Apostolos Tsitsipas has been a recurring point of tension, with public clashes cited as a factor in the Greek’s on-court struggles.

What happened with Paula Badosa?

Tsitsipas and Badosa became tennis’ most talked-about couple in May 2023, earning the nickname “Tsitsidosa.” They trained together, attended tournaments as a pair, and supported each other publicly. They split briefly in May 2024, reconciled, then ended things for good in mid-2025. Badosa later called the relationship “toxic,” saying it worsened her struggles with injuries and mental health. She broke her silence after beating Coco Gauff at the Berlin Open in June 2025, describing the past year as one of the hardest of her life.

What comes next for Tsitsipas?

Tsitsipas will hope Gstaad signals a turnaround after a brutal run of losses. His next targets include hard-court events leading into the US Open, where he’ll need to climb back into the top 30 to secure seedings. With Thoms now part of his inner circle, the Greek star faces the dual challenge of rebuilding form and managing off-court pressures. His father-coach dynamic remains a wildcard in his comeback bid.