Overview

• Alexander Bublik defeated Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) in Sunday’s final to claim his second Halle Open crown.
• It was Bublik’s first victory over Medvedev in seven career meetings, ending a head-to-head losing streak.
• The Kazakh had fallen outside the top 75 last month and admitted he considered retiring before his resurgence this season.
• Medvedev suffered his sixth consecutive loss in tour-level finals despite reaching his first championship match since March 2024.
• Bublik’s triumph will boost him back into the top 30 of the ATP rankings and provide momentum ahead of Wimbledon.