World No 1 Sinner Wins Halle Open Return After French Open Final

World number one Jannik Sinner marked his return to competitive tennis with a straight-sets victory over Yannick Hanfmann at the Halle Open, overcoming a challenging opponent on grass just over a week after his grueling five-hour and 29-minute loss to Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open final. Sinner, the defending champion at Halle, won 7-5, 6-3, breaking Hanfmann in the final games of both sets while maintaining strong serving statistics, including 10 aces and saving both break points faced. He expressed satisfaction with his mental resilience and handling of tough situations during the match, acknowledging the difficulty of playing on grass and the unpredictable nature of his upcoming opponent, 2023 Halle champion Alexander Bublik. Sinner leads their head-to-head series and prepares for a rematch following their French Open quarterfinal encounter, expecting a challenging contest against Bublik's strong serve and grass-court prowess. The tournament also features notable players such as Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev beginning their campaigns, underscoring the competitive field at this Wimbledon warm-up event. Sinner's victory extends his 2025 record to 19-2, with all losses coming to Alcaraz, highlighting his dominant season so far.