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.
Al Ain crush Al Jazira to lift President's Cup, sealing domestic double
Al Ain put on a dominant display to lift the 49th UAE President's Cup, crushing Al Jazira 4-1 in the final at the Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium, bringing the curtain down on the 2025-2026 football season.
Players accuse Grand Slams of ignoring concerns as tensions rise in Paris
A simmering dispute between players and the Grand Slams over revenue sharing intensified at the French Open on Friday, with Novak Djokovic warning the sport risked further fragmentation as leading players pressed for a greater voice in shaping its future.
Guardiola to end decade-long Man City reign at end of season
Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after a decade in charge, the club announced on Friday, bringing an end to one of the most successful eras in English football and one of the most influential managerial reigns of all time.
England leave Foden and Palmer out of World Cup squad
England will head to next month's World Cup without several familiar faces after midfielders Phil Foden and Cole Palmer missed the cut for manager Thomas Tuchel's 26-man squad on Friday.
Ronaldo's brace fires Al Nassr to Saudi league title with win over Damac
Cristiano Ronald has scored twice to help Al Nassr clinch the Saudi Pro League title with a 4-1 victory over Damac on the final day of the season, with Sadio Mane and Kingsley Coman also on the scoresheet for Jorge Jesus's side.
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