Halle Open 2026, Germany - ATP 500

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DATE: 15 - 21 June, 2026
SURFACE: Grass
TOTAL FINANCIAL COMMITMENT: €2,583,330
FIELD SIZE: 32
2025 CHAMPION: Alexander Bublik

Seeds and Draw

1 Zverev, Alexander
2 Auger-Aliassime, Felix
3 Shelton, Ben
4 Medvedev, Daniil
5 Fritz, Taylor
6 Cobolli, Flavio
7 Bublik, Alexander
8 Rublev, Andrey


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The Terra Wortmann Open, Halle

The Terra Wortmann Open is one of the premier grass-court events in the world and a vital stop on the road to Wimbledon. Held annually in Halle, Germany, the tournament has grown into one of the most prestigious ATP 500 events, attracting many of the sport’s biggest names as they prepare for the challenges of the grass season.

The tournament is staged at the impressive OWL Arena (formerly known as the Gerry Weber Stadion), a state-of-the-art venue featuring a retractable roof that ensures uninterrupted play regardless of the weather. Since its inception in 1993, Halle has earned a reputation for exceptional organisation, outstanding facilities, and some of the finest grass courts outside Wimbledon.

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The fast-playing surface rewards aggressive tennis, powerful serving, and confident net play, making the event a favourite among grass-court specialists. Over the years, the tournament has produced countless memorable matches and has often served as a reliable indicator of Wimbledon form. Its intimate atmosphere allows fans to experience world-class tennis at close quarters while enjoying a uniquely relaxed and welcoming environment.

As one of the highlights of the ATP grass-court season, the Terra Wortmann Open combines elite competition with German efficiency and hospitality, making it one of the most respected tournaments on the calendar.

Halle
Located in the eastern part of North Rhine-Westphalia, Halle is a charming town best known internationally as the home of one of the world’s leading grass-court tennis tournaments. Surrounded by the rolling countryside of the Teutoburg Forest region, Halle offers a peaceful contrast to Germany’s larger metropolitan centres.

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Despite its modest size, the town enjoys a strong sporting identity thanks to the Terra Wortmann Open, which attracts visitors from across the globe each summer. During tournament week, Halle transforms into a vibrant hub of international tennis, welcoming players, media, and fans to the region.

The surrounding area is known for its green landscapes, walking trails, and traditional Westphalian character. Visitors can enjoy a relaxed pace of life, local hospitality, and easy access to nearby cities such as Bielefeld and Münster while experiencing one of the most important weeks of the grass-court season.

Quiet, welcoming, and unexpectedly international during tournament week, Halle provides an ideal setting for a tournament that has become synonymous with excellence on grass.

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Here is a first round 'big servers dream' Shelton vs Kyrgios who received a wild card :)
 

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If Medvedev and Fritz have a good tournament, Djokovic would drop out of the Top 8 in the ranking.
 

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Sascha says that he is going to be the new champion for the ladies that were Sinner and Alcaraz fans.
Hell will have to Freeze Over if I ever supported him he has already been up of 2 charges of domestic assault charges against former partners, he has a dreadful temper, apparently you have forgotten when he lost his temper in Mexico tournament, starting swearing and started bashing his racquet on the umpires chair, he was thrown out of the tournament and rightly so
He only won his GS because he didnt have to face a Top Ten player at RG, which went to 5 sets mind you.The lowest watched GS RG in 20 years? LOL!
L'Equipe Europes sporting magazine didnt even put his RG win on the first page, they put a womens handball team? that tells you a lot dosent it.
 
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Hell will have to Freeze Over if I ever supported him he has already settled out of court with 2 charges of domestic assault charges against former partners, he has a dreadful temper, apparently you have forgotten when he lost his temper in Mexico tournament, starting swearing and started bashing his racquet on the umpires chair, he was thrown out of the tournament and rightly so
He only won his GS because he didnt have to face a Top Ten player at RG, which went to 5 sets mind you.The lowest watched GS RG in 20 years? LOL!
L'Equipe Europes sporting magazine didnt even put his RG win on the first page, they put a womens handball team? that tells you a lot dosent it.
I bet you googled the heck out of the internet to find that quote, jajaja
 

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I bet you googled the heck out of the internet to find that quote, jajaja
I did not thank you very much I cant stand Zverev full stop, for many reasons as I listed also his game bores me to Tears I only watch him when he plays against one of my favorite players, that is painful enough Meh!
 
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The defending champion Bublik went out in straight sets to Q Mattia Bellucci 76(1) 61, Bublik is either " On or Off" in his matches today was a Off Day
 

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To me, it doesn't matter what ranking Djokovic is at Wimbledon. As long as he is healthy, I believe he is the favorite. His track record speaks for itself. He has won 7 titles and 102 matches at Wimbledon. No one else in the field has even close to that.

Remember, Djokovic was seeded 12th in 2018, when he last broke a long slam drought.

All seedings per modified ATP rankings.[14]

1. Switzerland Roger Federer (quarterfinals)
2. Spain Rafael Nadal (semifinals)
3. Croatia Marin Čilić (second round)
4. Germany Alexander Zverev (third round)
5. Argentina Juan Martín del Potro (quarterfinals)
6. Bulgaria Grigor Dimitrov (first round)
7. Austria Dominic Thiem (first round, retired)
8. South Africa Kevin Anderson (final)
9. United States John Isner (semifinals)
10. Belgium David Goffin (first round)
11. United States Sam Querrey (third round)
12. Serbia Novak Djokovic (champion)
 

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To me, it doesn't matter what ranking Djokovic is at Wimbledon. As long as he is healthy, I believe he is the favorite. His track record speaks for itself. He has won 7 titles and 102 matches at Wimbledon. No one else in the field has even close to that.

Remember, Djokovic was seeded 12th in 2018, when he last broke a long slam drought.

All seedings per modified ATP rankings.[14]

1. Switzerland Roger Federer (quarterfinals)
2. Spain Rafael Nadal (semifinals)
3. Croatia Marin Čilić (second round)
4. Germany Alexander Zverev (third round)
5. Argentina Juan Martín del Potro (quarterfinals)
6. Bulgaria Grigor Dimitrov (first round)
7. Austria Dominic Thiem (first round, retired)
8. South Africa Kevin Anderson (final)
9. United States John Isner (semifinals)
10. Belgium David Goffin (first round)
11. United States Sam Querrey (third round)
12. Serbia Novak Djokovic (champion)
Give it a rest Phil thanks, this isnt Wimbledon post okay Novak isnt playing Halle Geez
Favorite in your eyes I made a simple statement saying Meddy and Fritz have a good tournament they could over take your Fan Boy of course you could not help yourself :) BTW this is 2026 not 2018 when Novak won :)
 
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Nick K has a left knee injury has withdrawn and LL Sonego will take his place and play against Shelton
 

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BTW Nick K next grass tournament is Mallorca if the knee is okay, he felt some pain and decided to withdraw from Halle
 
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To me, it doesn't matter what ranking Djokovic is at Wimbledon. As long as he is healthy, I believe he is the favorite. His track record speaks for itself. He has won 7 titles and 102 matches at Wimbledon. No one else in the field has even close to that.

Remember, Djokovic was seeded 12th in 2018, when he last broke a long slam drought.

All seedings per modified ATP rankings.[14]

1. Switzerland Roger Federer (quarterfinals)
2. Spain Rafael Nadal (semifinals)
3. Croatia Marin Čilić (second round)
4. Germany Alexander Zverev (third round)
5. Argentina Juan Martín del Potro (quarterfinals)
6. Bulgaria Grigor Dimitrov (first round)
7. Austria Dominic Thiem (first round, retired)
8. South Africa Kevin Anderson (final)
9. United States John Isner (semifinals)
10. Belgium David Goffin (first round)
11. United States Sam Querrey (third round)
12. Serbia Novak Djokovic (champion)
If the roof open Rafa defeats Novak in the semis and Roger in the Finals. That’s the separator..both would have 23 titles.. if Novak was playing Roger due that weather delay I absolutely guarantee they would have opened it for Roger. That’s why that tournament has not been my favorite.
 
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Talk about made of glass both mentally and physically ..the new Mr Glass
Quite frankly I am surprised he attempted to play the grass season this year, I know it is his favorite, still he plays one match wins and has to retire in the next, it will probably be his last grass season, he is 30 yo and his body really has broken down
 

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If the roof open Rafa defeats Novak in the semis and Roger in the Finals. That’s the separator..both would have 23 titles.. if Novak was playing Roger due that weather delay I absolutely guarantee they would have opened it for Roger. That’s why that tournament has not been my favorite.
Please dont remind me of that BS excuse why the roof wasnt open Meh anyway lets get back on topic this is Halle,
I only posted that if Fritz and Meddy had a good tournament Novak could drop out of the Top 8, of course that sent Phil off regarding Novak Eye Roll! :)
 
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Quite frankly I am surprised he attempted to play the grass season this year, I know it is his favorite, still he plays one match wins and has to retire in the next, it will probably be his last grass season, he is 30 yo and his body really has broken down
I dont think when his career is over he will have any regrets.. I dont think he truly loved or cared about the game.
 

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I dont think when his career is over he will have any regrets.. I dont think he truly loved or cared about the game.
Shame really he had good potential, he never really trained, he did things on his own terms and could have had a decent career if he had wanted to