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.
Hotelplanner Tour: Abu Dhabi Challenge returns to Al Ain
Abu Dhabi Challenge will return to the Al Ain Region for the third year as part of the HotelPlanner Tour.
Rybakina beats Gauff to book US Open final against Sabalenka
Elena Rybakina has overpowered Coco Gauff 3-6 6-4 6-4 in a fierce US Open semi-final on Thursday to secure a title showdown with defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and stay on course for a third Grand Slam crown.
FIFA denies claim that Morocco will host 2030 World Cup final
FIFA has responded to a claim by the president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation that his nation would host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final, saying that decision has not been made yet.
Sabalenka beats Pegula, moves closer to US Open 'three-peat'
Aryna Sabalenka has eliminated top American Jessica Pegula 7-5 6-2 to reach the US Open final on Thursday, moving one win away from a rare third consecutive title at the hardcourt Grand Slam.
LIV Golf wins interim court approval to access $14 million in bankruptcy financing
LIV Golf said on Thursday that a US bankruptcy court granted interim approval of its first-day Chapter 11 motions, allowing the professional men's golf league to access $14 million of debtor-in-possession financing and continue pursuing a recapitalisation plan backed by BC Partners Credit.
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