Raphael Collignon is capable of producing a very high level when fully fit, and he has shown that consistently throughout this season. The Belgian has repeatedly delivered strong performances, while his opponent has struggled for consistency and lacks the experience of competing regularly at this level. Given the current form of both players, Collignon appears to hold a clear edge.
Collignon Looks To Keep Rolling On Clay
- Collignon has a 12–3 record on clay in 2026.
- He has won 17 of his last 18 matches against players outside the Top 100.
- Skatov is seeking his first tour-level win since 2024.
- He owns a 3–4 career record against Top 50 players.
HTH - Timofey Skatov leads 1-0
| Year | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bonn Challenger | SF | Clay | Timofey Skatov | 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 |
Collignon Targets Strong Gstaad Debut
Raphael Collignon started the grass swing impressively by reaching the quarterfinals in Halle, recording his first ATP Tour main-draw wins on the surface. However, he was unable to build on that result, suffering back-to-back opening-round exits in Eastbourne and Wimbledon.
The Belgian enjoyed a breakthrough season earlier this year, reaching the third round in Miami and Roland Garros, while also playing three Challenger finals. Those results helped him break into the top 50 for the first time and climb as high as No. 43 in the rankings.
This is his debut appearance in Gstaad. He has played nine tour-level events this season and cleared the opening-round hurdle in five of them.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Belgium |
| Age | 24 (Born 13 January 2002) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | 43 |
| Career High | 43 (22 June 2026) |
| Elo Ranking | 24 (Rating: 1893) |
| Tour-Level Titles | 0 |
Skatov Aims to End Losing Run
Timofey Skatov qualified for the main draw after defeating Anirudh Chandrasekar and Vitaliy Sachko, winning both matches by identical 6-2, 6-4 scorelines. This is only his second ATP Tour main-draw appearance of the season.
The Kazakh has enjoyed some success on the Challenger Tour, reaching four semifinals or better this year. Apart from those results, he has struggled to make an impact at higher-level events.
Skatov is looking for his first ATP Tour main-draw win since 2024. He currently arrives on a six-match losing streak in ATP Tour main-draw matches.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Kazakhstan |
| Age | 25 (Born 21 January 2001) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | 172 |
| Career High | 123 (11 September 2023) |
| Elo Ranking | 229 (Rating: 1544) |
| Tour-Level Titles | 0 |