Jannik Sinner, currently ranked as the world number, is set to kick off his grass court season at the Halle Open, where he will face off against Germany’s Yannick Hanfmann in the first round. The match will be hosted at the OWL Arena in Halle, Germany, on outdoor grass, presenting a perfect setting for this matchup. Fans can catch the action live on Sky Sports Tennis in the UK and the Tennis Channel in the US, with streaming options available via Sky Go and the Tennis Channel online.
This match comes on the heels of Sinner’s emotional defeat to Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open final, where he famously held three championship points but could not secure the victory. Sinner expressed a strong desire to refocus swiftly and defend his title at Halle, an event he won the previous year.
In contrast, Hanfmann arrives at this match after an early exit in Stuttgart, where he faced Marton Fucsovics after advancing through the qualifiers. Despite showing competitive spirit, he has struggled in past Wimbledon appearances, failing to progress past the first round in three attempts.
The two players have previously met twice, with Sinner winning both encounters, including their grass court clash at Wimbledon last year. While Sinner may take some time to adjust following his previous match at the French Open, he remains the favorite to advance in this matchup.
For those interested, predictions suggest that Sinner is likely to win this match in straight sets, with odds favoring him to claim victory 2-0.
As Sinner aims for a strong start on grass, fans can look forward to an exciting match that could set the tone for his season leading up to Wimbledon.