Andriy Rublev reached the semi-finals of the 2022 Tournament of Champions after defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final match of the Red Group on Friday.

Andriy Rublev in the semifinals of the Tournament of Champions

The Greek, winner of the draw in 2019, won the first set with a score of 6-3, but the Russian adjusted his serve (giving his opponent only one break point, which he saved) and won the next sets with a score of 6-3, 6 -2.

The match at Pala Alpitur (Torin) lasted an hour and 45 minutes.

In the Red Group, Rublev also defeated Danylo Medvedev (7-6, 3-6, 7-6) and lost to Novak Djokovic (4-6, 1-6).

Andriy Rublev will fight for a place in the grand final with Norwegian Casper Ruud.

Tournament of Champions – Red group, final standings

* Wins – losses / won – lost sets

1. Novak Djokovic 3-0 / 6-1

2. Andriy Rublev 2-1 / 4-4

3. Stefanos Tsitsipas 1-2 / 3-5

4. Daniil Medvedev 0-3 / 3-6.

Semifinals of the Tournament of Champions 2022

Novak Djokovic vs Taylor Fritz

Casper Ruud vs Andrii Rublev.

The competition can be watched live on Eurosport.

Tournament of Champions – Records

• Most titles (in singles): Roger Federer (6)

• Oldest champion: Roger Federer, 30 years old, 2011

• Youngest champion: John McEnroe, 19, 1978

• Highest-ranked champion: 1st: Ilie Nastase (1973), Jimmy Connors (1977), Bjorn Borg (1979-80), John McEnroe (1984), Ivan Lendl (1985-87), Pete Sampras (1994, 1996) -97) , Lleyton Hewitt (2002), Roger Federer (2004, 2006-07), Novak Djokovic (2012, 2014-15) and Andy Murray (2016).

• Champion with the lowest rating: 12th place: David Nalbandyan, 2005.

• Most wins: Roger Federer (59).

Novak Djokovic’s opponent in the 2022 Champions Tour semi-finals