Dolgopolov Saves 2 M.P. To Beat Khachanov

Alexandr Dolgopolov saved two match points to oust fifth seed Karen Khachanov 7-6(5), 3-6, 7-6(2) and reach the semi-finals of the SkiStar Swedish Open on Friday. The 28 year old from Ukraine withstood 20 aces from his #NextGenATP opponent in the match, which clocked in at exactly two hours.

Dolgopolov, who hoisted the trophy in Buenos Aires earlier this year, will meet Andrey Kuznetsov for the first time for a spot in the final after the Russian ousted seventh seed Diego Schwartzman 6-3, 6-3. Kuznetsov fired five aces and capitalised on four of his seven break point chances to advance to the semi-finals in 66 minutes.

“It was a good day for me. I played my best tennis so far this tournament. In these conditions it wasn’t easy… but I think I chose the right tactics and it was working. I didn’t make a lot of mistakes,” said Kuznetsov. “I feel good on the clay, and we’ll see.”

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In doubles, the all-Dutch team of Sander Arends and Matwe Middelkoop reached the final with a 2-6, 6-2, 10-8 win over Thomaz Bellucci and Andre Sa. They await the winner of the match between Julian Knowle/Philipp Petzschner and Elias Ymer/Mikael Ymer.