Alexander Zverev returns to action at Halle Open on June 18
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 5:35 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Alexander Zverev will make his return to competition at the Halle Open, scheduled for June 18. This marks his first match since winning the Roland Garros title against Flavio Cobolli. Zverev will face Vit Kopriva in the opening round, their first meeting on any surface. The Halle Open serves as Zverev’s debut on grass for the 2026 season, and he aims to secure his first title on this surface after reaching the final in previous years. He is also set to compete in doubles alongside Marcelo Melo.
- •Zverev's first match post-Roland Garros is on June 18.
- •He faces Vit Kopriva in the Halle Open opener.
- •This is Zverev's 10th appearance at Halle, seeking his first title.
- •He reached the finals in 2016 and 2017 but lost both.
- •Zverev will team with Marcelo Melo in doubles action.
- 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — First match since Roland Garros set for Alexander Zverev and a savage Round 2 may be waiting
"Alexander Zverev is making his return to action at the Halle Open, marking his first appearance since Roland Garros. The German secured his maiden Grand Slam title in Paris, taking down Flavio Cobolli in the final to complete a remarkable tournament run.
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