DOHA, Qatar — Andrey Rublev defeated Félix Auger-Aliassime 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (5) to achieve one other Qatar Open last on Friday.
He’ll face Jack Draper within the decider Saturday.
The Tenth-ranked Rublev wanted 4 match factors to shut out No. 23 Auger-Aliassime for the sixth time in seven matchups. He withstood 21 aces from the Canadian over the almost three-hour match.
“It was tremendous powerful in the present day,” Rublev stated. “He was serving effectively, and I used to be simply saying, ‘OK, I can not do a lot. This is among the finest servers on tour. I simply must attempt to guess, and when I’ve a second, simply go for it.'”
Rublev misplaced the 2018 last in Doha however gained in 2020.
In his twenty seventh profession last and first since August, he’ll play No. 16 Draper, who will seem in his fifth however has an 0-3 file in opposition to Rublev.
Draper beat No. 25 Jiri Lehecka 3-6, 7-6 (2), 6-3 within the semifinals.