Alexander Bublik Wins Second Halle Open Title Beating Daniil Medvedev

Alexander Bublik clinched his second Halle Open title with a straight-sets victory over Daniil Medvedev, marking his first-ever win against the Russian after six previous losses. The 27-year-old Kazakh, who recently reached his first Grand Slam quarterfinal at Roland-Garros, delivered a commanding 6-3, 7-6(7-4) performance, breaking Medvedev's serve early and prevailing in a tense second-set tiebreak. Bublik's triumph not only ended a personal losing streak against Medvedev but also made him the fourth player in Halle history to win the tournament multiple times, joining legends like Roger Federer. This victory propelled Bublik from outside the top 75 to No. 30 in the ATP rankings, reflecting a remarkable resurgence after he nearly quit tennis last year due to loss of motivation. Throughout the tournament, Bublik defeated top players including world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, showcasing a blend of powerful serves and tactical finesse on grass courts. His emotional post-match remarks highlighted both his respect for Medvedev’s achievements and his pride in overcoming a long-standing mental barrier.