US EditionNo. 1 Jannik Sinner Loses to Alexander Bublik in Second Round at Halle
- Alexander Bublik defeated world number one Jannik Sinner 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the second round of the Halle Open in Germany on Thursday.
- Sinner's attempt to secure consecutive Halle titles was halted when he lost to Alexander Bublik, marking his first defeat to an opponent ranked lower than the top 20 since the summer of 2023.
- Bublik, ranked 45th and known for his strong serve, hit 36 winners and 15 aces, breaking Sinner with a key forehand in the third set.
- Bublik acknowledged his opponent's exceptional skill and admitted he didn’t expect to win, but he took advantage of the few opportunities he had and maintained strong serving throughout the match.
- Bublik advanced to the quarter-finals where he will face Czech Tomas Machac, suggesting a strong run ahead as Sinner exits before Wimbledon.
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HALLE, Germany (AP) — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner was upset by Alexander Bublik, who won 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the second round of the grass-court tournament in Halle on Thursday. Sinner, the defending Halle champion, was playing in his first tournament since losing a thrilling five-set match to Carlos Alcaraz of Spain in the Roland-Garros final. The three-time Grand Slam champion had beaten Yannick Hanfmann in the first round this week, but Bublik's po…
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