Roger Federer (5th ATP)

After a two-month absence from the ATP circuit, the Swiss began the grass season with a surprising defeat in front of veteran Haas. Roger quickly overcame this second defeat this year, succeeding in linking victories to Halle again. If in the first round passed Sugita (6-3, 6-1), in front of M.Zverev encountered some difficulties. After a first set at tie-break, he finally managed to score 7-6, 6-4. Thus, the road to a new finale continues. Over time, Federer has participated 14 times in Halle managing to win the tournament in 8 rows. Two finals lost in 2010 and 2012 can be added to this impressive record

Florian Mayer (134 ATP)

With the public on his side, the German managed to bind for the first time this year two consecutive victories. At 33, Mayer has so far the slightest season in his career. In the first half of the year he managed to win only 2 wins in 13 games. Thus, by the victories at Halle, he is ahead of the best result in 2017. Victoria from the previous round was a truly spectacular one. In front of the French Pouille, the Stuttgart champion came back after losing the first set, finishing with 6-7, 6-4, 6-3. Florian is trying hard to defend his title in 2016, but it remains to be seen how he will fight against the real emperor of Halle