Federer, Tsitsipas through to Dubai finals

Friday, 1 March 2019 22:58

Roger Federer and Stefanos Tsitsipas are through to the finals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.

Fifth seed Tsitsipas beat Gael Monfils in three sets, while Federer made light work of Borna Coric, winning in straight sets.

The two will now play against each other in Saturday’s finals.

Earlier this year Tsitsipas beat Federer in the fourth round of the Australian Open.

The latter is looking to win his eighth Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships title and record his 100th career ATP victory.

Play will get underway on Centre Court after 7:00 pm.

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