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EFG Swiss Open Gstaad – Final Set
Alexander Bublik vs. Juan Manuel Cerundolo | Sunday Championship
Alexander Bublik bulldozed Arthur Cazaux 6‑1, 7‑5 in just 73 minutes, ripping 12 aces and winning all 22 of his first‑serve points. The Kazakh never faced a break point and produced a 35‑11 winners edge on Gstaad’s fast altitude clay. Opposite him, Argentina’s Juan Manuel Cerundolo dismissed Peruvian qualifier Ignacio Buse 6‑3, 6‑3, saving the lone break point he faced while landing 71 percent first serves. Cerundolo, eyeing his first trophy since Córdoba 2021, owns a 13‑2 tour‑level record this season when he wins more than 60 percent of second‑serve points.
Bublik—playing his third final of the year—leans on first‑strike tennis; Cerundolo thrives on loopy forehand height. For a refresher on handicapping contrasting styles on altitude dirt, dive into 5 Important Tips for Betting on Tennis before markets tighten.
Nordea Open (Båstad) – Title Clash
Jesper de Jong vs. Luciano Darderi | Sunday Championship
Dutch underdog Jesper de Jong surged into his maiden final by toppling Camilo Ugo Carabelli 6‑3, 7‑6(3). De Jong fired eight aces and captured 83 percent of first‑serve points, erasing a 5‑4 deficit in set two with fearless forehand returns. On the bottom half, sixth seed Luciano Darderi edged top seed Francisco Cerundolo 6‑2, 3‑6, 7‑6(3) in 2 hours 34 minutes, rallying from 2‑4 in the decider and saving two break points at 4‑5. Darderi—already a Marrakech champion this spring—has converted 61 percent of break chances on clay this season, best on tour.
Sunday’s matchup pits De Jong’s big serve against Darderi’s relentless kick‑spin and drop‑shot mix. Clay‑court total‑games angles are dissected in Line‑Movement Deep Dive—essential reading before you choose over 22.5 or side markets.
Quick Surface Snapshot
| Venue | Altitude / Speed | Key Stat | Betting Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gstaad | 3,450 ft / Fast clay | Bublik 88 % first‑serve pts vs. Cazaux | Altitude boosts servers; look at ace props. |
| Båstad | Sea‑level / Medium‑slow | Darderi 61 % break‑pt conversion in ‘25 | Longer rallies lift overs; beware tight finals. |
With two first‑time title duels on deck, momentum meets nerves. Manage exposure and consult Bankroll Management 101 before Sunday’s first ball.
