Halle (Germany), Jun 22 (AP) Top-ranked Jannik Sinner reached his first grass-court final by beating Zhang Zhizhen 6-4, 7-6 (3) at the Halle Open on Saturday to set up a title match against Hubert Hurkacz.

The Italian Sinner saved a set point in the second set before jumping out to a quick lead in the tiebreaker. The Australian Open champion improved his record to 37-3 this year.

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The Italian reached the Wimbledon semifinals last year, losing in straight sets to Novak Djokovic.

Hurkacz had fired 17 aces in his 7-6 (2), 6-4 victory over second-seeded Alexander Zverev. The fifth-seeded Polish player saved all four break points he faced. It was his first victory over Zverev, ranked No. 4, in four tries.

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Hurkacz, ranked No. 9, won Halle in 2022, his only other final on grass. (AP)

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