Davidovich Fokina defeats Arnaldi, to face Kecmanovic in Delray Beach final
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina beat Matteo Arnaldi on Saturday in Delray Beach to reach his second ATP final. He will go for his first title on Sunday against Miomir Kecmanovic.
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Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, the No 8 seed, beat Italian Matteo Arnaldi, the No 4 seed, 6-4, 6-4 to move into the final of the Delray Beach Open at the Delray Beach Stadium and Tennis Center on Saturday night.
Davidovich Fokina, ranked No 60, will battle seventh-seeded Serb Miomir Kecmanovic for the title.
Ahead of his victory, the Spaniard won against Japanese lucky loser Taro Daniel (6-2, 7-6 (2)), American wildcard Mackenzie McDonald (6-2, 5-7, 6-0) and American Taylor Fritz, the top seed (7-6 (4), 7-6 (5)).
Arnaldi, ranked No 38, edged out American wildcard Learner Tien (7-6 (4), 4-6, 7-6 (1)) and defeated American Brandon Nakashima, the No 6 seed (7-6 (2), 6-4) in the previous rounds of the Delray Beach tournament.
Delray Beach ATP 250, other semi-final result:
- Miomir Kecmanovic beat Alex Michelsen (3): 7-6 (3), 6-3
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