HALLE (WESTFALEN), Germany (AP) — Alexander Bublik finally defeated Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6 (4) on Sunday to win the Halle Open for the second time. It was his first win in seven matches with Medvedev.

Following his second Halle Open triumph in three years, the Kazakh said he "nearly called it quits" on his tennis career in 2024.

Alexander Bublik has clinched yet another Halle Open title after he defeated Daniil Medvedev in a nail-biting match. Bublik defeated Medvedev 6-3 7-6(4) in the final, held on June 22. The Halle Open 2025 final saw Bublik secure his first-ever win against Medvedev,