Top seed Andrey Rublev of Russia succumbed to fourth-seeded Francisco Cerundolo 7-6 (6), 6-4 Friday to bow out in the semifinals of the Plava Laguna Croatia Open in Umag, Croatia.
Cerundolo saved five of six break points and controlled point stats, racking up more winners (25-16), service points (53-45) and return points (29-26). The Argentinian, ranked No. 37 in the world, also won 12-9 on first serve return points and earned more points on second serves, 19-14.
