KITZBÜHEL/STARNBERG, July 26, 2025
Alexander Bublik has completed a rare tennis trifecta under the “D-A-CH” roof, a term that not only stands for the German-speaking countries Germany (D – Deutschland), Austria (A), and Switzerland (CH – Confoederatio Helvetica) but also forms the German word Dach, meaning roof. With titles in Halle, Gstaad, and now Kitzbühel, the 28-year-old Kazakh has conquered the courts across all three nations under this linguistic and regional umbrella.
In rainy conditions, Bublik defeated first-time ATP Tour finalist Arthur Cazaux of France 6-4, 6-3 in Saturday’s singles final of the Generali Open. The top seed of the ATP 250 clay-court event in the Tyrolean Alps withstood seven aces, broke his rival’s serve three times and won 55 per cent of the total points played to secure victory in one hour and 24 minutes.
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“I can’t believe I did it as it was probably one of the toughest weeks in my life because coming from Gstaad, playing here, different conditions and raining. I am pleased I got through and thank you for supporting me throughout the tournament,” said Bublik, who joins joins Casper Ruud (2021) and Matteo Berrettini (2024) as the third player in the past five years to win Gstaad and Kitzbühel back-to-back.
The World No. 30 is up five spots in the ATP Live Rankings. Bublik is also up five places in the ATP Live Race To Turin, sitting 11th.
Nouza/Rikl clinch doubles title
Earlier in the day, the Austrian duo of Joel Schwaerzler and Neil Oberleitner narrowly missed out on a dream title on home soil. After a dominant start, the pair fell to the all-Czech combination of Petr Nouza and Patrik Rikl, 1-6, 7-6-(2), 10-5 in a thrilling doubles final.
Generali Open secured until 2035
Fifteen years ago, Herbert Günther and Markus Bodner led the Kitzbühel tournament out of uncertainty and into a new era. Back in 2010, the event had no ATP license. A year later, in 2011, the global sports agency Octagon acquired the rights to host an ATP 250 tournament in the iconic Alpine town.
With the current contract set to expire in 2025, organizers have confirmed that a new 10-year extension is already prepared and ready for signature.
“This long-term commitment gives us even more momentum to keep developing the tournament and take it to the next level,” said Florian Zinnagl, CEO of the tournament’s organizing company. “We’ve built a lot over the past few years. The license renewal with Octagon is a strong vote of confidence in our work, and we’re very proud of that.”
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45,100 fans celebrate tennis in the Alps
The 81st edition of the Generali Open Kitzbühel proved that tennis remains a massive draw in Austria, even in the post-Dominic Thiem era. Despite some difficult weather conditions and intermittent rain, the crowds came out in force.
Tournament director Alexander Antonitsch praised the efforts of the 450-member staff team, especially the grounds crew, who worked tirelessly to keep the courts playable.
“A huge thank you to our team, especially the court workers—they were incredible, covering and uncovering the clay multiple times a day,” Antonitsch said.
The atmosphere was electric throughout the week, with four of six Center Court sessions sold out and a total of 45,100 spectators attending the tournament. A vibrant side program, including two major live music acts and plenty of family-friendly activities, added to the festive mood.
“I also want to thank our amazing fans,” added Antonitsch. “Even during rain delays, together with our stadium entertainment team, they created an unforgettable atmosphere.”
