Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas will clash on Saturday at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships final.
The World No. 1 saved three match points before defeating Gael Monfils 2-6, 7-6 (10/8), 6-1.
"It was an amazing escape," said Djokovic. "Gael was playing as well as he ever has. It was difficult to go through him. I have good defence, but what he did today was unbelievable."
Meanwhile, Tsitsipas cruised past Britain’s Daniel Evans 6-2, 6-3.
Norris hails career best lap after seizing Spanish GP pole
Formula One champion Lando Norris produced a wonder lap from out of nowhere to put McLaren on pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring circuit on Saturday.
Hull extend unbeaten start with 2-2 draw at Chelsea
Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic said his side could be proud of their performance after a 2-2 draw at Chelsea on Saturday at Stamford Bridge extended the promoted side's unbeaten start to the Premier League season.
Root takes charge, guiding England to series whitewash over Pakistan
Joe Root guided England to a 3-0 series whitewash over Pakistan with an unbeaten 62, as his side overcame early tremors to win the third test by eight wickets at Edgbaston.
Hamilton and Bearman crash in final Spanish GP practice, Antonelli top
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Shelton advances to US Open final for Zverev showdown
Ben Shelton defeated compatriot Frances Tiafoe 4-6 6-3 6-3 7-5 in an electric US Open semi-final on Friday to secure a title clash with Alexander Zverev and move closer to ending a 23-year American wait for a men's singles Grand Slam champion.
