Alexander Bublik Defeats Daniil Medvedev To Reclaim Halle Trophy

 

Alexander Bublik wins the Terra Wortmann Open title for the second time by defeating Daniil Medvedev

Alexander Bublik completed his sensational form by defeating Daniil Medvedev in straight sets 6-3, 7-6(4) in the final to clinch his second Terra Wortmann Open title.

Medvedev was contending for his first ATP Tour-level title since the 2023 Italy Open. He defeated Alexander Zverev in an epic three-set semi-final. However, Bublik was a tough opponent for him, and the Kazakhstani recaptured the Halle trophy he last won in 2023. 

"I have never beaten Daniil," Bublik recalled. "He's a super tough player to play, especially with my game style, and today, everything clicked in mentally and physically."

Bublik's form was incredible in the final; he won 79 per cent of the points on his first serve and saved the two break-point advantages Medvedev had. En route to the final, he defeated the world number one, Jannik Sinner, in the second round and eliminated Russian veteran Karen Khachanov in the semi-finals. 

The two-time champion extended his ATP Tour-level title tally to five after his most recent one in the Challenger Turin in May. He participated in the French Open, where he reached the quarter-final for the first time in Roland Garros; he was defeated by Sinner in three sets. 

The Kazakhstani hinted at participating in the upcoming Wimbledon and that he might take a break from the sport following his struggle with his fitness. 

"I had some tough months since last Wimbledon to probably this summer," Biblik revealed. "I promised my coach that I would stay there and keep practising, and after Wimbledon, we will make a decision about whether I need to take a couple of months off before trying to come back."