Hale, Germany — Alexander Bublik gained the Halle Open for the second time on Sunday, beating Danil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6 (4).
This was Bublik’s first victory in seven profession matches vs. Medvedev.
Kazafstani, who additionally gained the Grass Court docket Event in 2023, is the third participant to win the title greater than twice, after three-time winner Yevgeny Kafelnikov and 10-time champion Roger Federer.
“Danneel, I am cursed to play you perpetually and have by no means gained a set in my life, however right this moment is enjoyable. “I imply, to win, to beat you right here, that is a privilege for me.”
Bublik, who defeated top-ranked Jannik Sinner within the second spherical, received off to a robust begin and put collectively a 12-point streak within the first set. The second wasn’t as fluid as there have been 5 double faults, however Medvedev produced consecutive backhand errors within the tiebreaker, with Bublik securing an opportunity to shut the match in 81 minutes.
Medvedev noticed his dwelling favorite Alexander Zverev within the semi-finals, and was his first ultimate since shedding to Carlos Alkaraz on the Indian Wells in March 2024.
“It is in all probability a greater week than we anticipated, however ultimately it is not the perfect feeling,” Medvedev stated. “I am making an attempt to do higher subsequent time.”
