Bublik, currently ranked 45th in the world but been as high as No 17, ended Sinner's streak of wins since Cincinnati 2024, a period in which he had lost only to Alcaraz in Beijing, Rome and, in that incredible final at Roland Garros earlier this month.

World No.1 Jannik Sinner was shockingly defeated by Alexander Bublik in the Halle Open round of 16. Bublik's inspired performance ended Sinner's title defence and set up a quarter-final clash with Tomas Machac.

Alexander Bublik pulled off a superb comeback to stun reigning Halle Open champion Jannik Sinner and reach the Halle Open quarter-final.