Quentin Halys pulled off a major upset in the grand final, defeating Alexander Bublik 2-0 in sets (6-4, 7-6). The match, lasting exactly one hour and 34 minutes, delivered everything tennis fans love – top-tier statistics, momentum shifts, and completely unexpected moments on the court.
Serving Domination and Tactical Superiority
Although a devastating serve is Alexander Bublik’s trademark, Halys completely disarmed him in this final using that exact weapon.
- The Frenchman served an incredible 17 aces during the match, while Bublik managed only 6.
- Halys was absolutely untouchable when landing his first serve, winning a fantastic 87% of those points (33 out of 38).
- Throughout the entire match, Halys didn’t allow his opponent a single break point (0/0), while Bublik had to save five out of six (5/6).
Halys served phenomenally, even winning some games by firing four consecutive aces. In baseline rallies, he proved to be the much more agile player; his lower center of gravity allowed for better movement compared to the tall Bublik, which gave him total court dominance once he established control of his serve.
Bublik’s Show and Tiebreak Drama
This final couldn’t pass without Bublik’s signature exhibitions. He once again entertained the crowd with underarm serves, and at one point, he went as far as handing his racket to a ball boy to play a point for him! Although the umpire didn’t issue a penalty for this move, it was noticeable that Halys wasn’t entirely thrilled by the interruption of rhythm and lack of seriousness.
The first set was decided after exactly 34 minutes of play, when Halys capitalized on a break to win 6-4. The second set brought a much tighter battle, lasting exactly one hour. It went into a tense tie-break where Bublik immediately secured a mini-break to take a 2-0 lead. However, Halys remained calm, quickly fought back to reverse the score, and seized the opportunity for a final 8-6 win in the tie-break.
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