Sinner defeats Hurkacz to win first title on grass at Halle Open

Italian world number one Jannik Sinner won his first grasscourt title on Sunday, defeating his doubles partner Hubert Hurkacz 7-6(8) 7-6(2) in the Halle Open final.

The win is the 22-year-old Australian Open champion's 14th singles title.

Hurkacz and Sinner, who played doubles together at the Halle Open, each saved a break point in the first set, traded aces, and held serve to force a tiebreak, which Sinner won.

The top seed had a chance to lead 2-0 in the second set, but Hurkacz saved two break points as both players held their serves before Sinner won the title in another tiebreak.

"It’s inspiring what you’ve been doing the last 12 months," Hurkacz told Sinner. "Jannik becoming number one in the world is really special. I try to learn from that. Big congrats."

Sinner also congratulated fifth seed Hurkacz, who won the Halle Open in 2022, on reaching another final.

"We’re very good friends off court ... seeing us play the final here is very special. Thank you so much," he said.

Sinner is preparing for Wimbledon, where he made the semi-finals last year. The major tournament begins on July 1.

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