Mboko sets up Osaka final after stunning comeback
Khachanov stuns Zverev
In the men's tournament in Toronto, three-time Grand Slam runner-up Alexander Zverev suffered a shock defeat by Russian 11th seed Karen Khachanov. The 29-year-old saved a match point before going on to complete a 6-3 4-6 7-6 (7-4) win against the German."I had to dig deep and lift my level. It was a very demanding, very mental, very physical match," said Khachanov."Today was a real close one. I was match point down, if the ball touches the net and drops over we wouldn't be talking now."Khachanov will face America's Ben Shelton in the final after he overcame compatriot and second seed Taylor Fritz in straight sets with a 6-4 6-3 victory.
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