Zverev secures Halle semi-final spot; Fritz edges Shelton in thriller
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 3:11 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Alexander Zverev advanced to the semi-finals of the ATP Halle tournament after defeating Raphael Collignon 7-6 (12-10), 7-6 (7-2). Zverev, the top seed, narrowly converted his second match point in a match characterized by strong serving, with both players recording 14 aces. Taylor Fritz also moved to the semi-finals by overcoming Ben Shelton in a dramatic contest, winning 6-7 (5-7), 7-6 (10-8), 7-6 (7-3) after saving a match point. The match lasted nearly three hours, with Fritz hitting 24 aces. The semi-finals feature Fritz facing Zverev, while Felix Auger-Aliassime plays Frances Tiafoe later.
- •Zverev defeats Collignon in straight sets to reach the semi-finals.
- •Fritz saves a match point to win against Shelton in three sets.
- •Both matches featured a high number of aces and strong serving.
- •Next, Zverev will face Fritz in the semi-finals.
- •Felix Auger-Aliassime and Frances Tiafoe compete later.
- 6:41 PMYahoo Sports — Fritz topples ill Zverev in semi as German's Halle wait drags on
- 5:56 PMYahoo Sports — Fritz topples hurt Zverev in semi as German's Halle wait drags on
- 4:11 PMYahoo Sports — Fritz topples Zverev in semi-final as German's Halle wait drags on
- 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Zverev needs tie-breaks to make Halle semis as Fritz beats Shelton
"Taylor Fritz dashed Alexander Zverev's hopes of a grass title in front of home German fans after winning 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 7-5 in the Halle semi-final on Saturday. The fifth seed pounced towards the end of third set against Zverev, who was struggling with his diabetes.
"Taylor Fritz dashed Alexander Zverev's hopes of a grass title in front of home German fans after winning 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 7-5 in the Halle semi-final on Saturday. The fifth seed pounced towards the end of third set against an apparently injured Zverev.
"Germany's Alexander Zverev reached the semi-finals on home turf in Halle with a 7-6 (12-10), 7-6 (7-2) win over Belgian qualifier Raphael Collignon on Friday. The French Open champion converted his second match point after almost exactly 2 hours.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 6:41 PMFritz topples ill Zverev in semi as German's Halle wait drags on
Taylor Fritz dashed Alexander Zverev's hopes of a grass title in front of home German fans after winning 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 7-5 in the Halle semi-final on Saturday. The fifth seed pounced towards the end of third set against Zverev, who was struggling with his diabetes.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 5:56 PMFritz topples hurt Zverev in semi as German's Halle wait drags on
Taylor Fritz dashed Alexander Zverev's hopes of a grass title in front of home German fans after winning 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 7-5 in the Halle semi-final on Saturday. The fifth seed pounced towards the end of third set against an apparently injured Zverev.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 4:11 PMFritz topples Zverev in semi-final as German's Halle wait drags on
Taylor Fritz dashed Alexander Zverev's hopes of a grass title in front of home German fans after winning 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 7-5 in the Halle semi-final on Saturday. The US fifth seed pounced towards the end of third set to reach the final.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 9:26 PMZverev needs tie-breaks to make Halle semis as Fritz beats Shelton
Germany's Alexander Zverev reached the semi-finals on home turf in Halle with a 7-6 (12-10), 7-6 (7-2) win over Belgian qualifier Raphael Collignon on Friday. The French Open champion converted his second match point after almost exactly 2 hours.
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