Tsitsipas reaches final in Dubai

MANILA, Philippines — Greek ace Stefanos Tsitsipas cruised past Tallon Griekspoor at the Dubai championships on Friday to set up a final with in-form Felix Auger-Aliassime.

Tsitsipas took just one hour 23 minutes to see off his Dutch rival, 6-4, 6-4. Auger-Aliassime had a more challenging struggle before ousting Frenchman Quentin Halys, 5-7, 6-4, 6-3, on what he described as a “tough day.”

Tsitsipas did not face a break point as he went through to his 30th career final.

“I feel extremely happy that I was able to avoid the drama today,” said Tsitsipas.