In the men’s phenomenon in Toronto, Alexander Zeverev met Defending Champion Alexi Popirin 6-7 (6-8) 6-4 6-3 and met a set behind.
The 28 -year -old German is in his 75th semi -finals on ATP tour, who has become the only active male player to reach that milestone with Novak Djokovic.
He would face Russian Karen Khachanov, who took Alex Micelsen of the United States 6-4 7-6 (7-3).
The Cincinnati Open confirmed that Djokovic withdrew from the tournament to “non-healing” reasons, which begins on Thursday.
The 24 -time Grand Slam Champion, who is not competing in Toronto due to a waist injury, has not played since the Wimbledon lost to the Jannik Sinner in the semi -finals.
The 38 -year -old is unlikely to play before the US Open, which begins on August 24.
