Italian world No. 1 Jannik Sinner received his first grass-court title by edging his doubles associate Hubert Hurkacz 7-6 (8), 7-6 (2) within the Halle Open last in Halle, Germany, on Sunday.
The win marks the 22-year-old Australian Open champion’s 14th profession singles title.
Poland’s Hurkacz and Sinner, who performed collectively within the Halle Open doubles, every saved a break level within the first set, traded aces and held serve, forcing a tiebreak that Sinner received.
The highest seed had an opportunity to go 2-0 up within the second set, however Hurkacz saved two break factors as each gamers once more held their serves earlier than Sinner claimed the title after one other tiebreak.
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“It is inspiring what you have been doing the final 12 months,” Hurkacz instructed Sinner. “Jannik changing into No. 1 on the planet is actually particular. I attempt to be taught from that. Massive congrats.”
Sinner additionally congratulated the fifth-seeded Hurkacz, who received the Halle Open in 2022, for reaching one other last.
“We’re excellent associates off court docket. … Seeing us play the ultimate right here may be very particular. Thanks a lot,” he mentioned.
Sinner is making ready for Wimbledon, the place he reached the semifinals final 12 months. The Grand Slam event begins July 1.
