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'I Got Him, Guys!': Alexander Bublik's Hilarious Reaction After Stunning Win Over Jannik Sinner Goes Viral

Freepressjournal | June 20, 2025 7:39 PM CST

Alexander Bublik pulled off a big surprise at the Halle Open by defeating World No. 1 Jannik Sinner in three sets: 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. It was one of the biggest wins of Bublik’s career. Sinner started strong and won the first set easily, but Bublik fought back with powerful serves and clever play. He hit 15 aces and 36 winners in the match, saving 8 out of 9 break points. His unpredictable style made it hard for Sinner to stay in control.

After the win, Bublik joked, “I got him, guys!” It was a funny follow-up to something he had said on Instagram before, when he lost to Sinner and wrote, “I almost got him.” This win ended many of Sinner’s impressive records, including his long streak of wins against lower-ranked players. Bublik now moves on to the quarterfinals where he’ll face Tomas Machac.

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Known for his fun and unique playing style, Bublik once again proved he’s not just a showman, he’s a real threat, especially on grass courts. Fans will be watching him closely as Wimbledon approaches.

'Let’s Go Yannick… I Mean Hanfmann!': Fan Confuses Names During Sinner Vs Hanfmann Match At Halle Open; Video

Jannik Sinner began his 2024 Halle Open title defence with a confident 7-5, 6-3 win over Yannick Hanfmann, but it wasn’t just the tennis that grabbed attention. A light-hearted moment occurred during the match when a fan accidentally cheered for the wrong player, shouting, “Let’s go, Yannick, let’s go. I mean Yannick Hanfmann!” The mix-up sparked laughter from the crowd.

The confusion was understandable, as both players share nearly the same first name, Jannik and Yannick, which made it tricky for even passionate fans to keep things straight. The moment added a bit of levity to an otherwise intense opening-round match at the ATP 500 grass-court event in Halle.

On the court, World No. 1 Jannik Sinner looked sharp as he began his campaign to defend the title he won in 2024. The Italian showed composure in key moments, especially in the tight first set where Hanfmann played aggressively and kept Sinner on his toes. But Sinner’s precision and consistency ultimately helped him pull away in the second set to secure a straight-sets victory.

With the win, Sinner moves into the next round of the tournament and continues to build momentum as he prepares for Wimbledon. The humorous fan moment served as a reminder of the excitement and personality fans bring to the sport, especially when names get a little too similar for comfort.