World number one Jannik Sinner won his first title on grass after beating Hubert Hurkacz in the Halle Open final on Sunday.

The 22-year-old Italian needed two tiebreakers to get past his Polish opponent 7-6 (8), 7-6 (2).

"I knew I had to serve really well and you play only a couple of really important points throughout the whole set," Sinner said. "I'm very happy about this tournament because (winning) the first time on grass court, it's a good feeling."

Sinner improved his record to 38-3 this year after lifting the trophy in Germany. He won the Australian Open in January and reached the French Open semifinals in June.

Hurkacz, ranked ninth in the world, won Halle in 2022. That was his only other final on grass.

"It's inspiring what you've been doing the last 12 months," he told Sinner. "Jannik becoming number one in the world is really special. I try to learn from that. Big congrats."

Both will play in the upcoming Wimbledon Championships that will start on July 1. Sinner advanced to the semifinals at the All England Club last year. Hurkacz reached the final four in 2021.

(With input from agencies)