Rublev Downs Darderi for 18th Title in Bastad

Andrey Rublev defeated Luciano Darderi 6-4, 6-3 in the Bastad final on July 19, 2026, claiming his 18th career title and his second Bastad championship, having previously won there in 2023. Rublev won 33 of 38 first-serve points and did not drop serve throughout the match, completing victory in 76 minutes. The win improved his career finals record to 18-12, while Darderi, the defending champion, fell to 5-2 in career finals.