World No. 1 Jannik Sinner of Italy needed three sets to overcome Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands 6-7 (8), 6-3, 6-2 in the first round of the Terra Wortmann Open on Tuesday in Halle, Germany.
FILE PHOTO: Jun 7, 2024; Paris, France; Jannik Sinner of Italy returns a shot during his match against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain on day 13 of Roland Garros at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY SportsWorld No. 1 Jannik Sinner of Italy needed three sets to overcome Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands 6-7 , 6-3, 6-2 in the first round of the Terra Wortmann Open on Tuesday in Halle, Germany.
No. 2 seed Alexander Zverev of Germany also had to rally to beat countryman Oscar Otte 6-7 , 6-3, 6-4. No. 4 seed Andrey Rublev of Russia wasn't as fortunate, falling to Marcos Giron 6-4, 7-6 . Alcaraz won 13 of 15 net points while defeating Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina 6-1, 7-5. Italy's Lorenzo Musetti stunned Australian No. 2 seed Alex de Minaur 1-6, 6-4, 6-2, finishing with a 7-0 edge in aces and saving 8 of 12 break points along the way.
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