Stefanos Tsitsipas has struggled lately, with a career baseline win percentage hovering just below 56% on hard courts. His current trajectory shows a declining trend, as he has failed to secure a win in his last five outings, including a disappointing performance against Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon. Tsitsipas's serve, once a formidable weapon, has lost its edge, and his Elo rating reflects a decline in confidence on the court.
In the lead-up to this match, Tsitsipas faced a series of tough losses, including a recent defeat to I. Buse at the ATP Mallorca, which further complicates his return to form. With no wins to show from his last five matches, the pressure mounts as he steps onto the Gstaad courts. A win is crucial not only for his ranking but also for his mental game moving forward, as he seeks to turn around a troubling season.
Match results: S. Tsitsipas
1 Jul 2026ATP Wimbledon
S. Tsitsipas
N. Djokovic
03
36
46
26
L
29 Jun 2026ATP Wimbledon
H. Gaston
S. Tsitsipas
03
16
46
26
W
27 Jun 2026Exhibition Hurlingham
L. Darderi
S. Tsitsipas
02
36
810
W
26 Jun 2026Exhibition Boodles Challenge
S. Tsitsipas
D. Prizmic
21
36
105
W
23 Jun 2026ATP Mallorca
S. Tsitsipas
I. Buse
01
36
L
28 May 2026ATP French Open
M. Arnaldi
S. Tsitsipas
21
57
63
62
L
26 May 2026ATP French Open
A. Muller
S. Tsitsipas
02
26
W
20 May 2026ATP Geneva
S. Tsitsipas
L. Tien
02
L
18 May 2026ATP Geneva
S. Tsitsipas
G. Mpetshi Perricard
10
64
W
7 May 2026ATP Rome
S. Tsitsipas
T. Machac
01
46
L
I. Buse
Player Overview
I. Buse has carved out a niche as a resilient competitor, with a notable victory over Tsitsipas just days ago at the ATP Mallorca. Though his career baseline win percentage remains modest, his performance in recent matches suggests an upward trend. Buse's ability to capitalize on his opponent's weaknesses has defined his play, especially on outdoor surfaces where he has been gaining confidence.
Buse's recent form includes a mixed bag, with a win over E. Nava followed by a tough loss to J. Brooksby at Wimbledon. His match against Tsitsipas earlier this season revealed his capacity to challenge higher-ranked players. As he enters this matchup in Gstaad, Buse's recent victory over Tsitsipas provides a psychological advantage, underscoring the potential for another upset if he can maintain his focus and capitalize on any openings.
Match results: I. Buse
1 Jul 2026ATP Wimbledon
J. Brooksby
I. Buse
30
62
62
63
L
29 Jun 2026ATP Wimbledon
E. Nava
I. Buse
12
63
57
06
W
24 Jun 2026ATP Mallorca
V. Kopriva
I. Buse
20
75
61
L
23 Jun 2026ATP Mallorca
S. Tsitsipas
I. Buse
01
36
W
17 Jun 2026ATP London
B. Nakashima
I. Buse
20
62
62
L
16 Jun 2026ATP London
I. Buse
M. Giron
21
36
75
W
16 Jun 2026ATP London
I. Buse
R. Jodar
00
L
25 May 2026ATP French Open
I. Buse
A. Rublev
03
36
36
57
L
23 May 2026ATP Hamburg
I. Buse
T. Paul
21
46
63
W
22 May 2026ATP Hamburg
A. Kovacevic
I. Buse
02
16
46
W
Players Analysis
Stefanos Tsitsipas has struggled in his recent matches, losing to notable opponents including Novak Djokovic and Hugo Gaston. His last victory was against D. Prizmic in an exhibition match, but his overall form shows a concerning trend with only 2 wins in his last 10 matches. In contrast, I. Buse has shown a more competitive edge, winning 5 of his last 10 matches, including a recent victory against M. Giron. This suggests that Buse is currently in better form compared to Tsitsipas.
Statistical Analysis & Influencing Factors
In their only head-to-head match, I. Buse defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets (0-1) at the ATP Mallorca, indicating a psychological advantage. Tsitsipas has a recent average of 1.0 sets won per match, while Buse has managed 1.1 sets per match. On the serve, Buse has been more effective, which could be crucial on the clay surface of Gstaad. Tsitsipas's recent performance shows a tendency to struggle against lower-ranked players, which could play a significant role in this matchup.
S. Tsitsipas — I. Buse Prediction
Given the current form and head-to-head results, I. Buse is favored to win this match against Stefanos Tsitsipas. The prediction is that Buse will take the match in two sets, capitalizing on Tsitsipas's recent struggles and their previous encounter.
Final score in sets: 0:2
Predicted winner of each set: Set 1 - I. Buse, Set 2 - I. Buse
Expected aces: 3
Double faults: 2
Break points: 4
In terms of tactics, Buse is likely to focus on aggressive baseline play, utilizing his serve to set up points effectively. Tsitsipas may need to adjust his strategy to counter Buse's serve and maintain consistency to avoid unforced errors, which have plagued his recent performances.
3 Reasons Why I. Buse Will Win
Projected Sets Edge. The numeric forecast favors I. Buse 2:0 in sets, reflecting a confident path to the win.
Match Context Edge. A combination of form, experience and tournament context favors I. Buse.
Pressure Points. In recent matches, I. Buse has looked slightly sharper in deciding games and late-set scenarios than S. Tsitsipas, which can swing tight scorelines.
Match Prediction
DateMatchWSADFBP
13.07.2026 10:00ATP Gstaad
S. Tsitsipas
I. Buse
02
0011
35
21
24
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