Sinner, who has enjoyed a sensational 2025 season with Grand Slam titles in Australia and Rome, spoke to reporters after his latest win in Halle. The Italian didn’t mince words when asked about his current form: “Right now, I feel unstoppable. Every part of my game is working, and I’m hungry for more,” he said.
In a surprising twist, Sinner also admitted he would love the chance to team up with Zverev in doubles at some point in the future. “I respect Sascha a lot. We’ve battled each other many times, but playing alongside him would be something special. He’s a fighter,” Sinner added.
That respect only grew following Zverev’s extraordinary display of grit on Friday. In what quickly became one of the most dramatic moments of the tournament, the German second seed’s quest for his first-ever grass-court title faced a serious scare in his quarterfinal match against Italy’s Flavio Cobolli.
Midway through the match, Zverev was visibly struggling with illness, even sprinting off court to vomit during a changeover. To make matters worse, he also suffered a nosebleed shortly after returning, visibly unsettling both players and the crowd inside OWL Arena.
Despite the physical ordeal, Zverev somehow managed to regroup, showing remarkable mental toughness to prevail 6-4, 7-6(8). His win not only secured a spot in the Halle Open semi-finals but also set up a blockbuster showdown with Daniil Medvedev, another top contender gearing up for Wimbledon.
“I don’t know how I did it,” Zverev said afterward. “Honestly, I thought about stopping at some point, but the crowd gave me energy, and I just told myself to fight through it.”
With Sinner’s dominant form and Zverev’s fighting spirit, the buildup to Wimbledon promises fireworks. Tennis fans could very well witness these two stars either battling each other in singles or, perhaps someday, stunning the world by joining forces on the doubles court.
For now, Zverev’s focus is firmly on overcoming Medvedev in the semi-final, while Sinner marches forward, chasing more titles and making it clear to the tennis world: he’s not slowing down anytime soon.