Stefanos Tsitsipas will next play another Russian in fourth seed Andrey Rublev, who fought French qualifier Jeremy Chardy 7-6 (7/2), 6-7 (2/7), 6-4.
Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Karen Khachanov in a tough threesome to advance in Rotterdam. AP
Rotterdam: Stefanos Tsitsipas, a semi-finalist at the Australian Open last month, reached the last four of the ATP Rotterdam tournament on Friday with a 4: 6, 6: 3, 7: 5 win over Karen Khachanov.
Tsitsipas, number six in the world, fought back 3-1 in the last set, breaking his Russian opponent in five games each before securing a place in the semi-finals.
« He played great tennis and I wasn’t sure if I could keep up, « said Tsitsipas, the 46 winner shot past his Russian opponent.
» You have to stay as calm as possible in three-set. I’ve won a lot in the past and got a lot with experience I have an idea of how to play in those tight moments. «
Tsitsipas defeated Rafael Nadal on the way to the semifinals of the Australian Open before losing to Daniil Medvedev, who was top seed in the opening round in Rotterdam.
The second occupied Greek is called next First play against another Russian in fourth seeded Andrey Rublev, who fought against French qualifier Jeremy Chardy with 7-6 (7/2), 6-7 (2/7), 6-4.
« It was a very tough game against Jeremy, « said Rublev in an interview on the pitch after he had two match points in the second set.
» I’ll try to do as much as possible to be ready for tomorrow. Stefanos also had two difficult games this week. «
Borna Coric from Croatia beat Japanese Kei Nishikori 7: 6 (7: 2) and 7: 6 (7: 4) and meets in the final Hungary Marton Fucsovics.
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The German Zverev finished third in the tournament, but was surprised by Bublik in 43rd place in just one hour and 19 minutes.
The 36-year-old Frenchman wrote on Twitter on Friday that mental health was also a problem.
The 20-time Grand Slam champion was supposed to play in Rotterdam for the first time since 2009.
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