Stefanos Tsitsipas brought an end to his long wait for an ATP Tour title after defeating Raphaël Collignon in the Swiss Open final in Gstaad. The Greek star prevailed 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-3 in a closely contested match, securing his 13th career ATP title and his first tournament victory in 16 months.
Following the win, Tsitsipas celebrated alongside his girlfriend, Kristen Thoms, before sharing a light-hearted post on X that referenced Taylor Swift’s song Lavender Haze. Captioning a photo from the celebrations with, “Hey Siri, play ‘Lavender Haze,’” the former world No. 3 appeared to nod to the song’s theme of embracing love while tuning out outside opinions.
Hey Siri, play “Lavender Haze” 💜🏆 pic.twitter.com/0GGjj3LfZi
— Stefanos Tsitsipas (@stefanos) July 19, 2026
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Champion Stefanos Tsitsipas hugging girlfriend Kristen Thoms & coach Thomas Perrin in Gstaad, Switzerland today
July 19, 2026
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Stefanos Tsitsipas & girlfriend Kristen Thoms in The City of Love
During #RolandGarros 2026#Stef #StefanosTsitsipas #Paris #France #Tennis https://t.co/dzRjPNTLkF pic.twitter.com/7Fkm98JZJ7
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Who Is Kristen Thoms? Meet Stefanos Tsitsipas’ New Girlfriend After Swiss Open Triumph
Kristen Thoms is a 29-year-old American model, social media personality, and former collegiate tennis player. Before moving into modelling, she competed in NCAA tennis while studying at the University of Iowa and later at Florida Atlantic University. Her sporting background has helped her stay closely connected to the tennis world even after stepping away from competitive play.
Thoms and Stefanos Tsitsipas made their relationship public toward the end of 2025 following the Greek star’s split from fellow tennis player Paula Badosa. Since then, she has regularly accompanied Tsitsipas on the ATP Tour, supporting him from the players’ box at tournaments including the Miami Open, Madrid Open, and most recently the Swiss Open in Gstaad.
She was by Tsitsipas’ side as he celebrated his Swiss Open title, with the pair sharing a courtside kiss and posing together during the trophy presentation. Unlike his previous high-profile relationship, Tsitsipas and Thoms have largely kept their romance away from the spotlight, choosing to share only occasional moments from their life together with fans.
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Kristen Thoms’ Relationship Timeline Explained
Unlike his widely publicised relationship with fellow tennis star Paula Badosa, Stefanos Tsitsipas has kept his romance with Kristen Thoms largely out of the spotlight. The pair reportedly began dating quietly in the middle of 2025, shortly after Tsitsipas and Badosa ended their relationship following Wimbledon. Their first public sightings together came in Athens, where Greek media linked the two during the off-season.
The relationship became official in January 2026 when Tsitsipas shared a travel vlog featuring the couple enjoying a hot air balloon ride in Namibia. Rather than making frequent public appearances or sharing regular updates online, the pair have chosen a more private approach, revealing only occasional moments from their time together.
Since then, Thoms has become a familiar face in Tsitsipas’ player box, supporting him at tournaments including the Miami Open, Madrid Open and Wimbledon. The Greek star has also spoken about the comfort of having her courtside, admitting that seeing her during difficult moments in matches gives him added confidence and motivation.
How Stefanos Tsitsipas Rebuilt His Career After the Paula Badosa Split
Stefanos Tsitsipas entered a new chapter in his personal life after his highly publicised breakup with Paula Badosa. Their relationship had attracted constant attention, and after the split, Badosa described the spotlight surrounding them as “toxic.” Around the same time, Tsitsipas’ mother, Julia Salnikova, suggested that the relationship had become mentally draining for her son, sparking public responses from people close to Badosa’s camp.
The difficult period also coincided with a challenging stretch in Tsitsipas’ career. His form dipped significantly, and he briefly fell outside the world’s top 80 for the first time since 2018. Searching for answers, the Greek star made several coaching changes. A short partnership with former Wimbledon champion and coach Goran Ivanisevic ended quickly, after which Tsitsipas briefly reunited with his father, Apostolos Tsitsipas, before deciding to part ways with him as head coach ahead of Wimbledon.
Those changes appeared to pay off at the Swiss Open in Gstaad. Entering the tournament as a wildcard, Tsitsipas defeated Ignacio Buse, Jérôme Kym, Arthur Rinderknech and Aleksandr Shevchenko to reach the final. He then overcame Belgium’s Raphaël Collignon 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-3 on July 19, 2026, to lift the 13th ATP title of his career.
The victory ended a 16-month wait for a tour-level trophy and marked his first ATP title without his father in his coaching corner. After sealing the championship, Tsitsipas celebrated the moment with girlfriend Kristen Thoms, sharing an emotional courtside embrace and posing together during the trophy ceremony. The title also provided a significant rankings boost, moving him closer to a return to the ATP Tour’s top tier ahead of the North American hard-court season.
