Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Alexander Shevchenko 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 in the Gstaad semifinals. Tsitsipas and Shevchenko hit an equal number of aces, four each, while Tsitsipas committed two double faults to Shevchenko's three. Tsitsipas converted 22% of break points and won two service breaks to Shevchenko's one.
“It was a great fight against Aleksandr. I think we played an incredible match on both sides. I feel like both of us deserve the victory playing such incredible tennis.”
“Extra oxygen; it's difficult out here. The altitude amplifies my game. The altitude helps my weapons a bit more.”
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| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-27 | United Cup | RR | hard | Alexander Shevchenko | 6-4 7-6 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (34 vs 33). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Clear favourite · Tsitsipas S. clearly ahead, but no certainty
Calibrated model · 65% favourite accuracy (2025–26, out-of-sample). Probability is a statistical estimate, not a certainty. How it works.
The Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.
Shevchenko A.: 4 days rest · 3 matches, 56 games (7d) · Tsitsipas S.: 2 days rest · 2 matches, 46 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the clay field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About