Bublik Wins Fifth ATP Title at Halle Open

Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik won his fifth ATP title by defeating Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6(4) in the Halle Open final, achieving his first win over Medvedev after six previous losses. With this victory, Bublik became the third player to win Halle more than once, joining Yevgeny Kafelnikov and Roger Federer. Bublik's run included a notable win over world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the second round. The result also sees Bublik rise to 30th in the ATP rankings, while Medvedev returns to the top 10 at number nine. Medvedev, who last won a title in May 2023, has now lost six consecutive Tour-level finals. The Halle Open is a key grass-court tournament ahead of Wimbledon, underscoring Bublik's improving performance on the surface.