HALLE, Germany — Alexander Bublik defeated Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6 (4) on Sunday to win the Halle Open for the second time.
It was Bublik’s first win in seven profession matches vs. Medvedev.
The Kazakhstani participant, who additionally gained the grass-court match in 2023, is simply the third participant to say the title greater than as soon as after three-time winner Yevgeny Kafelnikov and 10-time champion Roger Federer.
“Daniil, I have been cursed to play you without end and by no means gained a set in my life, however right this moment I am pleased to get by way of, and I want you — you are an ideal champion — I want you a variety of success,” Bublik instructed his opponent afterward. “I imply, to win, to beat you right here, it is a privilege for me.”
Bublik, who defeated top-ranked Jannik Sinner within the second spherical, made a powerful begin and put collectively a 12-point profitable streak within the first set. The second was not fairly as fluid with 5 double-faults, however Medvedev produced consecutive backhand errors within the tiebreaker and Bublik seized his likelihood to wrap up the match in 81 minutes.
Medvedev, who noticed off dwelling favourite Alexander Zverev within the semifinals, was taking part in his first ultimate since dropping to Carlos Alcaraz at Indian Wells in March 2024.
“A greater week, perhaps, than we anticipated however not the most effective feeling in the long run,” Medvedev mentioned. “We attempt to do higher subsequent time.”