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Halys Advances to Kitzbuhel Final in Dramatic Fashion
25 Jul
Summary
- Quentin Halys reached the Generali Open final after a tense win.
- Luca Van Assche achieved his first tour-level semifinal in Portugal.
- Alexander Bublik aims for a repeat title in Kitzbuhel without dropping sets.
Quentin Halys continued his strong performance at the Generali Open in Kitzbuhel, Austria, advancing to the final after defeating Yannick Hanfmann 6-4, 7-6 (2). Halys, who previously eliminated the No. 2 seed, showcased a dominant first serve, winning 94.1% of his first-serve points. Despite squandering eight match points in the second set, he secured the win in the tiebreaker.
Halys is set to face Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik in the final. Bublik, the top seed, is aiming for a repeat of his 2023 title and has maintained his dominance by not dropping a single set in this year's tournament. He comfortably defeated Tomas Martin Etcheverry to reach the final.
In Portugal, the Estoril Open saw World No. 78 Luca Van Assche achieve a significant milestone by reaching his first tour-level semifinal. Van Assche mounted a comeback to defeat top-seeded Andrey Rublev 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, saving numerous break points in the early stages. He will play fellow Frenchman Hugo Gaston in the semifinal. The other semifinal in Portugal will feature Italy's Luciano Darderi against Belgium's Alexander Blockx. Darderi overcame a slow start to defeat Jaime Faria, while Blockx outlasted Roman Andres Burruchaga.
