In pictures: Action from the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

Evans, Tsitsipas, Monfils and Djokovic prevail

Last updated: February 28, 2020 | 13:53

Matthew Smith

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Dan Evans was up first against Andrey Rublev on centre court on quarter-finals day in Dubai

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The Briton romped trough the first set 6-2 against the Russian sixth seed

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The second set was a tighter affair, as Evans was broken when serving for the match at 5-4

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The second set eventually went to a war-of-attrition tie-break, with Evans booking his place in the semis win a 11-9 result to take the match 6-2, 7-6

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Next on court were Jan Lennard Struff and Stefanos Tsitsipas

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Struff shocked the No. 2 seed by taking the first set 6-4, but the Greek youngster broke early to take control of the second set

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Stefanos Tstsipas prevailed, finally getting over the line 4-6, 6-4, 6-4

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Novak Djokovic showed why he is the top seed as he made short work of Karen Khachanov

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The Serb breezed into the semi-finals, winning 6-2, 6-2

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Next up for Djokovic is Gael Monfils, who defeated French compatriot Richard Gasquet 6-3, 6-3

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