Dominic Thiem defeated Juan Pablo Varillas 6–4, 6–3 in the quarter-finals of the ATP 250 event in Gstaad on clay on 22 July 2022, confirming his status as pre-match favourite with odds of 1.51 to Varillas's 2.75. The Austrian controlled the encounter with a composed performance across both sets, breaking down the Peruvian's resistance to advance smoothly through the round. Thiem's victory underscores his continued comfort on clay surfaces and maintains his momentum in the tournament.