STOCKHOLM/STARNBERG, October 20, 2023

The semi-finals of the BNP Paribas Nordic Open ATP Tour 250 event in Stockholm are set. Russian qualifier Pavel Kotov upset No. 3 seed Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands 7-6(4), 6-2 on Friday.

The World No. 109 saved all seven break points he faced and capitalized on two of his own four break-point chances to prevail after one hour and 33 minutes.

From qualifying to the semi-finals! 📈

Kotov defeats Griekspoor 7-6 6-2 #bnpparibasnordicopen pic.twitter.com/L16TKInlUj

— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) October 20, 2023

Kotov will next take on Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia, who benefited from the retirement of home favourite Elias Ymer. The 24-year-old Belgrade native was leading 6-0, 3-2 when Ymer was forced to retire due to injury.

In the bottom half of the draw, Gael Monfils emerged victorious from the French derby with No. 2 seed Adrian Mannarino. The 37-year-old won 54 per cent of the total points played to secure a 7-5, 7-6(3) victory in one hour and 45 minutes.

Up next for Monfils will be either Laslo Djere of Serbia or Czech lucky loser Tomas Machac.