Sinner was delighted to beat Hanfmann in Halle, a tournament he won in 2024 for his only career grass title to date.

The woman did not suffer any major injuries but was taken to a nearby hospital to be checked ‘for safety reasons’.

Alexander Zverev breezed into the second round of the Halle Open on Wednesday, 6-2, 6-1 over American Marcos Giron, and also ...