Key points
- Valentin Vacherot defeated eighth seed Jiri Lehecka 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the Swiss Indoors Basel final on November 1, 2026.
- The final lasted one hour and 54 minutes at the St. Jakobshalle in Basel.
- Vacherot became the first player from Monaco to win the Swiss Indoors title.
- The 27-year-old claimed his second ATP Tour title, following his Masters 1000 triumph in Shanghai in 2025.
- Vacherot entered the tournament unseeded and ranked world No. 31, while Lehecka was the eighth seed.
- Vacherot defeated Mariano Navone, Rafael Jodar, Holger Rune, Taylor Fritz and Lehecka on his way to the title.
Valentin Vacherot produced a comeback performance to defeat Jiri Lehecka and win the 2026 Swiss Indoors Basel singles title on Sunday, November 1. The unseeded player from Monaco recovered from a set down to beat the eighth-seeded Czech 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 in one hour and 54 minutes at the St. Jakobshalle. The victory made Vacherot the first player from Monaco to lift the Basel trophy.
The title is the 27-year-old’s second on the ATP Tour, following his breakthrough victory at the Shanghai Masters in 2025. He has now won both ATP Tour finals he has contested, according to the tournament organisers.
Vacherot turns the final around
Lehecka began the final strongly and took the opening set 6-2. The Czech, seeded eighth, put Vacherot under pressure early and appeared in control of the contest. Vacherot then settled into the match, improved his consistency and began to dictate more of the rallies.
The Monegasque took the second set 6-3 to level the final. He carried that momentum into the deciding set, breaking Lehecka early and maintaining his advantage. At 5-3, Lehecka’s backhand sailed just beyond the baseline on match point, handing Vacherot the championship.
Vacherot celebrated by waving his racket towards the crowd inside the St. Jakobshalle. The final scoreline was 2-6, 6-3, 6-3, completing a turnaround after a difficult first set.
A second title after Shanghai
Vacherot’s Basel triumph follows his surprise run to the Shanghai Masters title in 2025. He came through qualifying to win that Masters 1000 event, and his victory in Basel adds an ATP 500 title to his career record.
The tournament organisers noted that Vacherot has joined Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic among players who have won both Shanghai and Basel. His success in Switzerland also marks a national milestone: no player from Monaco had previously won the Swiss Indoors singles title.
Vacherot arrived in Basel ranked No. 31 and was not seeded. His run required five victories, including wins over established tour names and seeded opponents. He defeated Mariano Navone in the opening round, then beat Rafael Jodar, Holger Rune and Taylor Fritz before facing Lehecka in the final.
Lehecka reaches another final
Lehecka had a strong week of his own, reaching the final as the eighth seed. Among his notable results was a victory over Swiss veteran Stan Wawrinka in what proved to be the final match of Wawrinka’s professional career. Lehecka also came through a demanding semi-final against Jan-Lennard Struff.
The Czech was seeking his first title of 2026, but could not maintain his level after taking the first set against Vacherot. The final defeat left him as runner-up, while Vacherot converted his second ATP Tour final into a second title.
Basel records a strong attendance
The 2026 Swiss Indoors ran from October 24 to November 1 as an ATP Tour 500 event, with a prize-money pool of approximately €2.584 million. The tournament organisers reported total attendance of 67,600, describing it as the highest figure since the Roger Federer era.
The week also featured Wawrinka’s farewell, Novak Djokovic’s return to the event and Swiss player Jérôme Kym’s victory over the world No. 4, according to the organisers. Vacherot’s title provided a memorable finish to the tournament, with the first Monegasque champion added to the event’s history.
For Vacherot, the Basel win represents another major step after his Shanghai breakthrough. His ability to recover after losing the first set in the final was central to the result, while the title confirms his success at a second level of ATP Tour competition. He leaves Basel with his second tour-level trophy and a place in the tournament’s record book.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the Swiss Indoors Basel 2026 title?
Valentin Vacherot won the 2026 Swiss Indoors Basel singles title. The unseeded player from Monaco defeated eighth-seeded Jiri Lehecka 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the final on November 1, coming back after losing the opening set.
What was the score in the Vacherot vs Lehecka final?
Vacherot beat Lehecka 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the Swiss Indoors Basel final. The match lasted one hour and 54 minutes. Lehecka took the first set before Vacherot recovered to win the next two and claim the championship.
How many ATP titles has Valentin Vacherot won?
The Basel title was Vacherot’s second ATP Tour singles title. His previous title came at the Shanghai Masters in 2025. The tournament organisers noted that he won his second title in his second ATP final, having converted both championship opportunities.
Is Valentin Vacherot the first player from Monaco to win in Basel?
Yes. The Swiss Indoors organisers confirmed that Vacherot became the first player from Monaco to win the Basel tournament. He achieved the milestone as an unseeded entrant, defeating five opponents during his run to the trophy.
Who did Valentin Vacherot beat on his way to the Swiss Indoors title?
Vacherot defeated Mariano Navone, Rafael Jodar, Holger Rune and Taylor Fritz before beating Jiri Lehecka in the final. His semi-final win over sixth-seeded Fritz was 7-6(5), 6-3, while he beat Rune in three sets in the quarter-finals.
How many people attended the 2026 Swiss Indoors Basel?
The tournament organisers reported attendance of 67,600 for the 2026 edition. They described it as the event’s highest total since the Roger Federer era. The tournament was held at the St. Jakobshalle in Basel from October 24 to November 1.