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Zverev to be honored before his 10th attempt at Halle title

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 4:11 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Zverev to be honored before his 10th attempt at Halle title

Summary

Alexander Zverev will be recognized by Halle tournament officials on Sunday for his recent French Open victory and contributions to tennis in Germany. This marks Zverev's 10th attempt to secure his first Halle title, having previously reached the finals in 2016 and 2017. First-round matches begin on Monday, with Zverev set to face Czech Vít Kopřiva. Zverev leads a field including six top 10 players, with notable matches featuring Ben Shelton against Nick Kyrgios and titleholder Alexander Bublik opening against a qualifier.

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By the Numbers

•Zverev is a two-time Halle finalist, losing in 2016 and 2017.
•First-round matches commence on Monday at Halle.
•Zverev faces Vít Kopřiva in his opening match.
•Ben Shelton to meet Nick Kyrgios in a notable first-round matchup.
•Titleholder Alexander Bublik plays a qualifier to start his campaign.

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4:11 PMYahoo Sports — Zverev to be honoured before starting 10th bid for first Halle title

What they're saying

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French Open champion Alexander Zverev will be honoured by the Halle tournament before he starts his 10th attempt to win the grass court event in his native Germany. Organizers said that Zverev will be honoured on Sunday for his maiden grand slam title a week ago in Paris and for his "contribution to tennis in Germany.
— Yahoo Sports

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