Halle Open: Jannik Sinner edges past Griekspoor on World No.1 debut
Jannik Sinner battled past Tallon Griekspoor 6-7(8), 6-3, 6-2 in a tense opening match at the Halle Open.
Jannik Sinner battled past Tallon Griekspoor 6-7(8), 6-3, 6-2 in a tense opening match at the Halle Open.
The World No. 1 fended off a set point when trailing 3-5 before clinching the opening set in a tie-break against World No 51 Otte. A solitary break in the second set was enough to secure a 7-6(3), 6-3 semifinal victory in the pair's first ATP head-to-head meeting.
Medvedev was pleased to prevail in another high-quality clash with Belarusian Ivashka, who was aiming to reach his fourth quarterfinal of the season on the Halle grass.
Following a strong second-set performance to tie the match, the World No. 45 clinched a crucial break late in the deciding set to advance to the quarterfinals on his tournament debut.
The tennis star has extended his record to 102 titles throughout his career, only seven away from equaling Jimmy Connors' record.
Khachanov reached the Halle Open quarter-finals after the withdrawal of Nishikori.
