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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

Fritz rallies to defeat Zverev, reaches Halle final

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

Latest Updates

5:47 PMYahoo Sports — Fritz beats Zverev again to reach Halle final
5:44 PMBBC News — Halle Open: Taylor Fritz beats French Open champion Alexander Zverev to reach final - BBC
5:44 PMBBC Sport — Fritz beats Zverev again to reach Halle final

What they're saying

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Taylor Fritz's impressive form on grass continues as he beats French Open champion Alexander Zverev to reach the final in Halle.
— Yahoo Sports

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Taylor Fritz's impressive form on grass continues as he beats French Open champion Alexander Zverev to reach the final in Halle.
— BBC Newsby Emily Salley