Overview

• The world No. 1 and defending champion at the ATP 500 event in Halle opens his grass-court singles campaign against qualifier Yannick Hanfmann on June 17.
• He leads their head-to-head series 2-0 with victories at the 2023 US Open and 2024 Wimbledon.
• Sinner and doubles partner Lorenzo Sonego were upset in the first round by Karen Khachanov and Alex Michelsen earlier in the tournament’s doubles draw.
• He is seeking to regain confidence on grass following his Roland Garros final loss to Carlos Alcaraz on June 8.
• Early wins at Halle would bolster his preparation for Wimbledon, where he aims to claim his first major title.