Chilean talent Garin springs second surprise in Munich

AFP  |  Munich 

Chile's sprung a second surprise in two days at the Open on Saturday, beating third seed 6-2, 6-4 to reach the final of the clay court ATP tournament.

Garin, ranked 47 in the world, beat world number three and two-time champion in the quarter-finals on Friday before continuing his fine form against Cecchinato in a semi-final which was repeatedly interrupted by rain.

Ranked outside the top 200 just a year ago, Garin won his first in last month.

The 22-year-old Chilean will face Spain's or Italy's in Sunday's final.

The winner of the second semi-final will be forced to play back-to-back games on Sunday after and Berrettini's meeting was postponed due to the rain.

and Berrettini will now meet at 0900 GMT on Sunday morning.

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First Published: Sat, May 04 2019. 22:30 IST