DUBAI: Novak Djokovic saved three match points before defeating Gael Monfils 2-6, 7-6 (10/8), 6-1 to reach the Dubai Championships final on Friday (Saturday in Manila), describing his victory as “an amazing escape.”

It was the 17th win of the season for the world No. 1 and a 17th career win over Frenchman Monfils without a loss.

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