Alexander Bublik, again champion at Halle! After winning the title, Kazakh revealed that he wanted to withdraw: “It is difficult to talk”
Article by David Istrate – published on Sunday, June 22, 2025 19:25 / Updated Sunday, June 22, 2025 7:27 pm
Alexander Bublik (28 years old, 45 ATP) won 6-3, 7-6 (4) against Daniil Medvedev (29 years, 11 ATP) and obtained his 5th career title, becoming a champion in Halle, in Germany.
After qualifying in “quarters” at Roland Garros, Alexander Bublik made a remarkable tournament at Halle, managing to go through the “optimum” by Jannik Sinnerthe world leader, score 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.
Alexander Bublik, victory in front of “nightmare” Daniil Medvedev: “I never beat him”
Arriving in the final of the tournament, Kazakh gave another challenge: Daniil Medvedev, who was leading him 7-0 in terms of direct duels. Moreover, in the previous 7 meetings, Bublik won a single set.
However, the 28 -year -old athlete dominated the match and imposed in an hour and 23 minutes. After a first set won with 6-3, Bublik awarded his second set in Tiebreak, score 7-6 (4), and became a champion at Halle.
“From a mental point of view, it was the hardest match played in my life. I never beat Daniil. It is very difficult to play against him, especially with my style of play, and today everything has a mental and physical click. It was one of the big victories in my career and I feel very humble to stay here and to enjoy the moment,” Bublik said.
“It's difficult to talk. I had some so heavy months from the previous edition of Wimbledon until the beginning of this summer. I was close to retiring after Wimbledon because I didn't enjoy it anymore. I promised the coach that I will stay and that I would continue to work, and after Wimbledon, if I consider myself, I will take a few free months before trying to return. And now that happens. I don't know … quarters at the French Open, winner here … I have no words, “he added.
Bublik was twice prevailed at Montpellier (2022, 2024), once again at Halle (2023) and once in Antwerp (2023).
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The course of Alexander Bublik to Halle
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Tour 1: 6-4, 6-4 vs. Alexandre Muller (28 years old, 40 ATP)
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Optimum final: 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 vs. Jannik Sinner (23 years old, 1 ATP)
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Quarters of final: 7-6 (2), 6-3 vs. Tomas Machac (24 years old, 23 ATP)
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Semifinals: 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4 vs. Karen Khachanov (29 years old, 22 ATP)
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Final: 6-3, 7-6 (4) vs. Daniil Medvedev (29 years old, 11 ATP)
