Fritz rallies to defeat Zverev, reaches Halle final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 5:47 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Taylor Fritz overcame Alexander Zverev in the semifinals of the Halle tournament on June 20, coming back from a set down to win 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 7-5. Zverev, who recently captured the French Open title, struggled physically in the heat and required medical attention. Fritz extended his winning streak against Zverev to seven matches after advancing to the final of the ATP 500 event, having previously defeated Ben Shelton in the quarterfinals. He will now face Frances Tiafoe in the final, who defeated Daniel Altmaier 6-1, 6-3 in the other semifinal.
- •Fritz battles back from a set down to win.
- •Zverev suffers from heat-related issues during the match.
- •Fritz will face Frances Tiafoe in the Halle final.
- •Tiafoe advanced after defeating Daniel Altmaier.
- •Fritz has a seven-match winning streak against Zverev.
- 5:47 PMYahoo Sports — Fritz beats Zverev again to reach Halle final
- 5:44 PMBBC Sport — Fritz beats Zverev again to reach Halle final
"Taylor Fritz's impressive form on grass continues as he beats French Open champion Alexander Zverev to reach the final in Halle.
"Taylor Fritz's impressive form on grass continues as he beats French Open champion Alexander Zverev to reach the final in Halle.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 5:47 PMFritz beats Zverev again to reach Halle final
Taylor Fritz's impressive form on grass continues as he beats French Open champion Alexander Zverev to reach the final in Halle.
- BBC SportJun 20, 2026, 5:44 PMFritz beats Zverev again to reach Halle final
Taylor Fritz's impressive form on grass continues as he beats French Open champion Alexander Zverev to reach the final in Halle.
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