Bublik Stuns Sinner in Halle Open Clash
Jannik Sinner's journey to successive Halle Open titles ended with a surprising defeat by Alexander Bublik. Despite a promising start, Sinner was outplayed as Bublik claimed victory in three sets. Sinner's loss marked his first to a player outside the Top 20 since 2023 at Cincinnati.
Jannik Sinner, World number one and the top seed at the Halle Open, had his aspiration to claim consecutive titles shattered when he was upset by Alexander Bublik in the tournament's last 16. Sinner's unexpected fall marks his first defeat against a player not in the Top 20 since 2023.
The Italian initially surged ahead, taking a commanding 3-0 lead and subsequently winning the first set. However, Bublik's prowess, underscored by 36 winners and 15 aces, soon turned the tide. "I don't know. I kept serving. I tried to get back whatever I can," said Bublik, explaining his comeback strategy.
Bublik's victory was sealed with a decisive break in the third set, marking his second triumph over Sinner at Halle. As he advances to the quarter-finals, Bublik faces Tomas Machac, while other competitors like Alexander Zverev and Tomas Etcheverry continue their journey in the tournament.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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