A Mixed Day for Europeans at ATP 500 in Halle
Tournament Results
Tournament Bracket
Quick Farewell to Coric
On the second most important court of the tournament, Borna Coric faced Alexander Bublik in the first round of the German grass tournament. The match started tough for the Kazakh player, who managed to break Coric’s serve in the second game. With a dominant service, Bublik extended his lead to 4-1. Coric attempted a comeback, but Bublik remained solid. Despite facing two break points in the eighth game, Bublik crucially won one to claim the first set 6-3.
In the second set, Coric struggled from the beginning. Bublik took advantage of the situation and played exceptional tennis. Coric continued to struggle with his serve and lost the game at love. Bublik maintained his momentum, winning two consecutive games, including a break, to secure a comfortable 6-3, 6-1 victory.
Hurkacz Battles and Emerges Victorious
In the final match of the day at Owl Arena, defending champion Hubert Hurkacz faced Christopher Eubanks. The match started evenly, with no significant differences until the sixth game when Hurkacz took the lead on the scoreboard. Holding his serve twice in a row, the Polish player claimed the first set 6-3.
The second set was even more closely contested. Neither player managed to gain an advantage on the scoreboard, despite having break point opportunities. The set eventually went to a thrilling tiebreaker, where Eubanks saved four match points and won the set 7-6 (13-11). However, Hurkacz turned his frustration into exceptional tennis. With unreturnable serves, he began to dominate and pave his way to victory. A single break was enough for him to secure a hard-fought 6-4, 6-7, 6-3 win.