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Medvedev Defeats Zverev to Reach Halle Open Final

The win secures a showdown with Alexander Bublik in Sunday's final for his first tour title since May 2023.

Tennis - Halle Open - OWL Arena, Halle, Germany - June 22, 2025 Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik celebrates after winning the final against Russia's Daniil Medvedev REUTERS/Leon Kuegeler
Tennis - Halle Open - OWL Arena, Halle, Germany - June 22, 2025 Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik celebrates after winning the final against Russia's Daniil Medvedev REUTERS/Leon Kuegeler
Tennis - Halle Open - OWL Arena, Halle, Germany - June 22, 2025 Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik in action during the final against Russia's Daniil Medvedev REUTERS/Leon Kuegeler
Tennis - Halle Open - OWL Arena, Halle, Germany - June 22, 2025 Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik in action during the final against Russia's Daniil Medvedev REUTERS/Leon Kuegeler

Overview

  • Medvedev prevailed 7-6 (7/3), 6-7 (3/7), 6-4 after nearly three hours of intense baseline rallies.
  • He rebounded from squandering three match points on Zverev’s serve and saved four break points to force the decider.
  • The victory extended Medvedev’s head-to-head lead over Zverev to 13-7 in their 20th career meeting.
  • Alexander Bublik advanced to the final by defeating Karen Khachanov 4-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 with 18 aces.
  • Medvedev will return to the world’s top 10 on Monday and bid for his 21st tour crown.