Daniel Medvedev Favorite house Alexander zweev7-6 (3), 6-7 (1), 6-4 expectations of grass-glory with victory in their Hall Open Open semi-finals on Saturday.

Medvedev served 5-6 in the service of three matches in Zeverev’s service in the second set and took about three hours to get his old rival and reached his first final in 15 months.

“I could have done much better when I had a break in the other, but it’s normal,” said Medvedev. “The same happened in the third set, when I had a break, they started playing better, making a better comeback. I am happy that in the third set I managed to be more composed and managed to save those brake points.”

Medvedev’s fourth consecutive victory increased its lead to the head series by Zeverev by 13-7.

Russian player will face Alexander Bublike -Whis defeated the top rank Pronounced sinner In the second round – in the final of Sunday. 2023 champions, Bubliel fired 18 aces as they defeated Karen Khachanov 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4 in other semi-finals.

“This was the biggest title of my career, and now I have a shot on each other,” Bublike said.

Medvedev has not played a final since March 2024, when he lost Carlos Alakraj In Indian wells. Whatever the result of the final, Medvedev will return to the top 10 of the world on Monday.

Zerev, who was bidding for the third time to reach the Halle final, will have to wait for his first title on the grass.

The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report.