Bublik Conquers Halle Open for the Second Time, Overcoming Medvedev
Tennis player Alexander Bublik won the Halle Open by defeating Daniil Medvedev with a score of 6-3, 7-6 (4). This victory marks the second time Bublik has won the tournament, solidifying his name in the history of the event.
Bublik, who had already won the tournament on grass in 2023, joins a select group of players who have managed to win the title more than once. Among them are Yevgeny Kafelnikov, three-time champion, and Roger Federer, who holds the record with ten titles.
This victory represents a significant milestone for Bublik, as it is his first triumph in seven encounters against Medvedev. On his way to the championship, Bublik also overcame the world number one, Jannik Sinner, in the second round.
Medvedev, for his part, reached the final after defeating Alexander Zverev in the semifinals. This was his first final since he lost to Carlos Alcaraz in Indian Wells in March 2024.