Rublev to meet Coric in final

Russian home favourite Andrey Rublev rallied from a set down to beat Canadian Denis Shapovalov 4- 6 6- 3

6- 4 in the semi- final of the St Petersburg Open yesterday to set up a title clash with Borna Coric.

Rublev saved five of six break points to advance and took advantage in the final set when Shapovalov needed treatment on his shoulder. Victory also improved Rublev’s chances of qualifying for the season- endingATP Finals next month which has two spots left.