Stefanos Tsitsipas sets up Dubai Championships final with Felix Auger-Aliassime

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 1, 2025, 09:12 IST

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Stefanos Tsitsipas advanced to the Dubai championships final after beating Tallon Griekspoor in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4, in just 1 hour and 23 minutes. Tsitsipas displayed excellent serving, never facing a break point. Meanwhile, Felix Auger-Aliassime defeated Quentin Halys 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 in the other semifinal.

Stefanos Tsitsipas sets up Dubai Championships final with Felix Auger-Aliassime

Stefanos Tsitsipas (AP Photo)

Stefanos Tsitsipas advanced to the Dubai championships final on Friday after defeating Tallon Griekspoor in a commanding performance, setting up a title clash with Felix Auger-Aliassime.
The match lasted a mere 1 hour and 23 minutes, with Tsitsipas securing a 6-4, 6-4 victory.
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In the opening set, Tsitsipas secured a crucial break to lead 5-4 before holding serve. During the second set, Griekspoor struggled with back discomfort whilst Tsitsipas maintained his dominance to win in straight sets.

Throughout the match, Tsitsipas displayed exceptional serving skills, never facing a break point as he progressed to his 30th career final.
Auger-Aliassime faced a difficult battle before eventually defeating French player Quentin Halys with scores of 5-7, 6-4, 6-3.
The Canadian lost the opening set when his serve was broken despite leading 40-15 in the twelfth game. He responded by breaking Halys' serve in the fifth game of the second set to equalise the match.
In the deciding set, Halys fell behind 3-1, and Auger-Aliassime maintained his composure to advance to his third final this season. His previous victories came at Adelaide in January and Montpellier in February.

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