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.
The Winner of Dubai World Cup 2025: Hit Show
Hit Show wins the 2025 29th edition of the Dubai World Cup, bagging the biggest prize of $12 million.
Dubai World Cup: The Results
The UAE's biggest sporting event of the year is underway at Dubai's Meydan Racecourse, where they have welcomed thousands of spectators to witness 9 races throughout the evening.
Motor racing-McLarens fastest in third practice at Suzuka
Lando Norris put McLaren top of the timesheets in third practice for the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday with a sizzling lap of one minute 27.965 seconds that bettered Max Verstappen's time for pole position last year.
De Bruyne to leave Man City at the end of season
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne will leave the Premier League club at the end of the season, the 33-year-old Belgian announced on Friday.
Dubai World Cup to kick off on Saturday
The Dubai World Cup 2025 is set to kick off on Saturday at the Meydan Racecourse with the participation of 102 horses from 13 countries.
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