The first semi-final pitted Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, world number 14, against Frenchman Quentin Halys, world number 91. From the first exchanges, the tone was set: a fierce fight, marked by long rallies and palpable tension. After a fierce fight, Halys was able to make the difference in the tie-break to win the first set 7-6.
Stung, Davidovich Fokina then accelerated in the second set, leaving no chance to the Frenchman, who won comfortably 6-1. But buoyed by public support, Halys found the necessary resources to get back on track. More mentally solid and more precise in key moments, he won the third set 6-3, securing his place in the final after a spectacular match (7-6, 1-6, 6-3).
In great difficulty, Musetti never really found his rhythm, suffering the constant pressure imposed by Hugo Gaston. However, this disappointment does not detract from the exceptional performance of the Frenchman, author of a full match, remarkable intelligence of the game and total mastery of the exchanges. The Toulouse native logically won in two straight sets 6-2, 6-0, brilliantly validating his ticket to the final.
