Bublik Upsets Sinner, Ends Streak at Halle Open

World No. 1 and defending champion Jannik Sinner was upset by Alexander Bublik in the second round of the Halle grass-court tournament, ending Sinner's 49-match streak without losing to anyone other than Carlos Alcaraz since August 2023. Bublik, ranked 45th and the 2023 Halle champion, produced 36 winners and 15 aces to secure a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory. Sinner, coming off a taxing Roland Garros final, suffered his first loss to a player outside the Top 20 since last year and will now prepare for Wimbledon. Bublik advances to face Tomas Machac in the quarterfinals. Second seed Alexander Zverev also made the quarters after defeating Lorenzo Sonego. The event highlights the physical and emotional challenges faced by recent Grand Slam finalists, as several have experienced early exits.