Fucsovics into Bucharest final with straight-set win over Tabilo
Marton Fucsovics defeated Alejandro Tabilo 6-4, 6-4. He’ll face the winner of the match between Mariano Navone and Gregoire Barrere for the title
Hungarian Marton Fucsovics won against Chilean Alejandro Tabilo, the No 4 seed, 6-4, 6-4 to move into the final of the Bucharest Open at the National Tennis Centre.
Fucsovics, ranked No 82, will play the winner of the match between Argentinian Mariano Navone, the No 5 seed, and French qualifier Gregoire Barrere next.
The Hungarian defeated Monégasque qualifier Valentin Vacherot (7-6 (8), 6-2), Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor, the second seed (7-5, 6-1) and Frenchman Corentin Moutet (4-6, 6-4, 6-1) ahead of his victory.
In the previous rounds of the Bucharest tournament, Tabilo, ranked No 41, beat Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech (6-3, 6-4) and edged out Brazilian wildcard Joao Fonseca (4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4).
Bucharest ATP 250, other semi-final (National Tennis Centre, clay, EUR 579.320):
- Mariano Navone vs. Gregoire Barrere