Alexander Zverev had a strong week at the 2024 Halle Open, but his journey ended against Hubert Hurkacz.
Zverev aimed for a solid start on grass and mostly succeeded, though he didn’t advance as far as he wanted. Transitioning from clay to grass was smooth for him.
In the quarter-final, things went awry against Hurkacz, a former Halle Open champion and tough opponent.
The German seemed dominant in the first set with multiple break points but couldn’t convert any. A tie-break ensued where Hurkacz surged to a 4-1 lead and clinched it 7-2 with 13 aces.
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Alexander Zverev | 27 | 6,885 | 34 - 10 |
Boosted by winning the tie-break, Hurkacz broke Zverev early in the second set. Fans might think this match was intense and unpredictable! The Pole’s baseline play was rock-solid, making it hard for Zverev to find any rhythm.
Match Dynamics:
Zverev tried adjusting his strategy in the second set to limit Hurkacz’s serve effectiveness. Although he managed some success, it wasn’t enough. Despite fewer aces in this set, Hurkacz remained nearly unbreakable on his first serve.
Ultimately, Hurkacz won 7-6(2), 6-4 to reach another final in Halle. He might face Jannik Sinner next.
What do you think about this match?
