Rublev sets up final clash with Coric at St Petersburg Open


  • Tennis
  • Sunday, 18 Oct 2020

Tennis - ATP 500 - St Petersburg Open - St Petersburg, Russia - October 17, 2020 Russia's Andrey Rublev in action during his semi final match against Russia's Denis Shapovalov REUTERS/Anton Vaganov

(Reuters) - 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 on Saturday 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.

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