Match Details
Fixture: (2) Alexander Bublik vs Arthur Cazaux
Date: Jul. 19, 2025
Tournament: Swiss Open Gstaad
Round: Semifinals
Venue: Roy Emerson Arena, Gstaad, Switzerland
Category: ATP 250
Surface: Outdoor clay
Live telecast: Tennis Channel, Fubo, Tennis TV, Sky UK, NOW
Alexander Bublik vs Arthur Cazaux Preview
Alexander Bublik is experiencing a remarkable turnaround in performance, recently highlighted by his impressive run at the French Open. He achieved an extraordinary comeback victory over Alex de Minaur, overcoming a two-set deficit, and followed that with a four-set win against Jack Draper, which marked a historical achievement as the first-ever Grand Slam men’s quarterfinal for a Kazakh player. His momentum continued onto the grass courts, where he secured the Halle Open title, defeating World No. 1 Jannik Sinner with an updated racquet, the Babolat Pure Aero 98. After a brief setback at Wimbledon, Bublik made a strong return to clay in Gstaad, comfortably dismissing Alexander Shevchenko and Francisco Comesana in straight sets.
Meanwhile, Arthur Cazaux is enjoying a career-best performance this week, reaching his first ATP semifinal. The young Frenchman, who successfully qualified for both Wimbledon and Gstaad, recorded significant victories, including a hard-fought match against Tomas Martín Etcheverry and another against wild card Jerome Kym. Although still seeking his first title at a higher level, Cazaux achieved a career-high ranking of No. 63 last December, indicating his rapid ascent in the sport.
Head-to-Head
Bublik and Cazaux have met once before on the ATP Tour, with Bublik winning that encounter in three straight sets during the second round at Wimbledon 2024.
Prediction
Bublik has improved his clay court prowess significantly this season, showcasing a 66.7% win rate in his matches. His aggressive style, complemented by a strong serve and creative shot variety, gives him a distinct advantage over Cazaux, who has a respectable, albeit less dynamic, approach on clay. Cazaux relies on consistent groundstrokes and solid serving, but he may struggle to keep pace with Bublik’s explosive game.
Given Bublik’s higher ace count and adaptability on the clay surface, the prediction leans toward him winning in three sets.
This matchup promises to be an exciting clash as both players exhibit contrasting styles, with Bublik’s risk-taking flair set against Cazaux’s tactical patience. Fans can expect a thrilling contest at the Roy Emerson Arena.