World No. 3 Alexander Zverev has pulled out of the ATP 250 Swiss Open in Gstaad, scheduled for July 14-20, 2025, citing personal reasons, as announced by tournament organizers on July 10, 2025, per *The Straits Times* and *Devdiscourse*. The decision follows Zverev’s shocking first-round exit at Wimbledon 2025 to Arthur Rinderknech (7-6(3), 6-7(8), 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-4) on July 1, his earliest Grand Slam loss since 2019. In a candid post-match press conference, Zverev admitted feeling “empty” and “alone,” lacking joy both on and off the court, and hinted at considering therapy for the first time, per *ATP Tour* and *nine.com.au*.
Zverev’s withdrawal, confirmed via the tournament’s Instagram, aligns with his earlier statement about needing a break to address mental health challenges, per *Yahoo Sports*. He plans to return at the Toronto Masters in late July, per *tennistemple.com*. Defending champion Matteo Berrettini also withdrew due to injury, leaving the Gstaad field without two of its biggest stars, per *SABC News*. Boris Becker, Zverev’s mentor, urged him to skip Gstaad and focus on recovery, suggesting a vacation with his partner, Sophia Thomalla, per *tennis365.com*. Posts on X, like @ReutersSports (July 11, 2025), noted the withdrawal, with @saschashoulders calling it a “good decision” for his well-being.
