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India Today
an hour ago
- Sport
- India Today
Halle Open: Jannik Sinner's title defence over after shocking loss to Bublik
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner's title defence at the Halle Open came to an abrupt end on Thursday, as he suffered a shock 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 defeat to Alexander Bublik in the round of 16. The Kazakhstani, ranked 45th in the world, produced one of the finest performances of his career to upset the top seed and book his place in the who was aiming to become the first player since Roger Federer to win consecutive titles in Halle, looked in control early on, breaking Bublik twice to race to a 3-0 lead and sealing the opening set with authority. But the match quickly shifted as Bublik responded with his trademark flair, firing 36 winners, including 15 aces, to disrupt the rhythm of the usually composed marked Sinner's first defeat to a player outside the Top 20 since his loss to Dusan Lajovic in Cincinnati last year. Ironically, Bublik had also beaten Sinner en route to winning the title in Halle in 2023, now making it two wins in as many appearances against the Italian at this grass-court event. "I don't know. I kept serving. I tried to get back whatever I can," Bublik said after the win. "He's an unbelievable player. I was not thinking I could beat him."advertisementBublik saved three break points early in the second set and broke at 4-2 before levelling the match. In the decider, a crucial break in the seventh game gave him a 4-3 lead, which he consolidated with three more aces to close out the contest in just under two 26-year-old will now face Czech seventh seed Tomas Machac, who cruised past Fabian Marozsan 6-2, in Halle, German second seed Alexander Zverev battled back from a set down to defeat Lorenzo Sonego 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(2), maintaining his perfect record against the Italian. Zverev, a two-time finalist in Halle still searching for his maiden grass-court crown, will next meet Flavio Cobolli, who edged past Denis Shapovalov in a tense three-setter, 7-6(2), 4-6, 7-6(5).Meanwhile, fourth seed Andrey Rublev became the latest high-profile casualty, losing to Argentina's Tomas Etcheverry 6-3, 6-7(4), 7-6(6) in a gripping three-hour contest. Etcheverry saved two match points in the final-set tiebreak to advance and will face Russia's Karen Khachanov, who overcame Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 1-6, 6-3.
Rhyl Journal
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Game, duet and match – Andrea Bocelli records song with tennis ace Jannik Sinner
The song, Polvere e Gloria (meaning Dust And Glory), features world number one Sinner repeating parts of his winning and losing speeches, which he recorded at Bocelli's studio in Tuscany. The track, which features both Italian and English lyrics, is described as a 'musical dialogue between two Italian icons', blending opera and storytelling. Sinner said: 'I am very happy and honoured to be part of this project with Andrea, who for 30 years has been a unique and extraordinary voice, a flag for our country in the rest of the world. 'I could never have imagined hearing my voice in one of his songs. It's extremely moving.' The accompanying music video features personal and archive images from the duo's childhoods, along with scenes filmed as they collaborated at Bocelli's estate. It will be released on June 20 on Decca Records/Universal Music. Sinner is the first Italian to reach the top ranking. Bocelli began his career in 1994 with the album Il Mare Calmo Della Sera, having previously worked as a singer in piano bars. He has gone on to sell almost 90 million records worldwide and has performed at major events across the world including the Olympic Games and the World Cup.
Leader Live
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Game, duet and match – Andrea Bocelli records song with tennis ace Jannik Sinner
The song, Polvere e Gloria (meaning Dust And Glory), features world number one Sinner repeating parts of his winning and losing speeches, which he recorded at Bocelli's studio in Tuscany. The track, which features both Italian and English lyrics, is described as a 'musical dialogue between two Italian icons', blending opera and storytelling. Sinner said: 'I am very happy and honoured to be part of this project with Andrea, who for 30 years has been a unique and extraordinary voice, a flag for our country in the rest of the world. 'I could never have imagined hearing my voice in one of his songs. It's extremely moving.' The accompanying music video features personal and archive images from the duo's childhoods, along with scenes filmed as they collaborated at Bocelli's estate. It will be released on June 20 on Decca Records/Universal Music. Sinner is the first Italian to reach the top ranking. Bocelli began his career in 1994 with the album Il Mare Calmo Della Sera, having previously worked as a singer in piano bars. He has gone on to sell almost 90 million records worldwide and has performed at major events across the world including the Olympic Games and the World Cup.
North Wales Chronicle
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Game, duet and match – Andrea Bocelli records song with tennis ace Jannik Sinner
The song, Polvere e Gloria (meaning Dust And Glory), features world number one Sinner repeating parts of his winning and losing speeches, which he recorded at Bocelli's studio in Tuscany. The track, which features both Italian and English lyrics, is described as a 'musical dialogue between two Italian icons', blending opera and storytelling. Sinner said: 'I am very happy and honoured to be part of this project with Andrea, who for 30 years has been a unique and extraordinary voice, a flag for our country in the rest of the world. 'I could never have imagined hearing my voice in one of his songs. It's extremely moving.' The accompanying music video features personal and archive images from the duo's childhoods, along with scenes filmed as they collaborated at Bocelli's estate. It will be released on June 20 on Decca Records/Universal Music. Sinner is the first Italian to reach the top ranking. Bocelli began his career in 1994 with the album Il Mare Calmo Della Sera, having previously worked as a singer in piano bars. He has gone on to sell almost 90 million records worldwide and has performed at major events across the world including the Olympic Games and the World Cup.
South Wales Guardian
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Game, duet and match – Andrea Bocelli records song with tennis ace Jannik Sinner
The song, Polvere e Gloria (meaning Dust And Glory), features world number one Sinner repeating parts of his winning and losing speeches, which he recorded at Bocelli's studio in Tuscany. The track, which features both Italian and English lyrics, is described as a 'musical dialogue between two Italian icons', blending opera and storytelling. Sinner said: 'I am very happy and honoured to be part of this project with Andrea, who for 30 years has been a unique and extraordinary voice, a flag for our country in the rest of the world. 'I could never have imagined hearing my voice in one of his songs. It's extremely moving.' The accompanying music video features personal and archive images from the duo's childhoods, along with scenes filmed as they collaborated at Bocelli's estate. It will be released on June 20 on Decca Records/Universal Music. Sinner is the first Italian to reach the top ranking. Bocelli began his career in 1994 with the album Il Mare Calmo Della Sera, having previously worked as a singer in piano bars. He has gone on to sell almost 90 million records worldwide and has performed at major events across the world including the Olympic Games and the World Cup.
