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Germany's Alexander Zverev reacts during his Men's singles semi-final tennis match against Russia's Daniil Medvedev during the Terra Wortmann Open. David Inderlied/dpa
Daniil Medvedev continued his impressive record against Alexander Zverev on Saturday to deny the German on home grass and reach the Halle final.
The third seed prevailed 7-6 (7-3), 6-7 (1-7), 6-4 over the second seed in the semi-final of the Wimbledon warm-up in the west of Germany.
Medvedev had the only break point of the first set but failed to take it, only to fly through the tie-break and seize the initiative.
The Russian, who now bosses the head-to-heads over the German 13-7, went 2-0 up in the second set but saw the home favourite hit back.
Medvedev steadied himself but Zverev, who had been sick again in his quarter-final, then dominated the second set tie-break.
The 29-year-old Medvedev then broke for 2-1 in the decider and wrapped up a meeting with Alexander Bublik or Karen Khachanov in Sunday's showpiece.
Zverev has again flattered to deceive this year with Munich his only tournament victory. He lost the Australian Open final to Jannik Sinner and went out in the last eight at the French Open.
The world number three heads to Wimbledon - the third grand slam of the season - in mixed form as he seeks a first major singles title.
Medvedev, the 2021 US Open champion, has twice reached the semi-finals at the All England Club and is again looking strong on grass.
Wimbledon begins on June 30.
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Germany's Alexander Zverev plays a forehand return against Russia's Daniil Medvedev during their Men's singles semi-final tennis match during the Terra Wortmann Open. David Inderlied/dpa
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Germany's Alexander Zverev plays a forehand return against Russia's Daniil Medvedev during their Men's singles semi-final tennis match during the Terra Wortmann Open. David Inderlied/dpa
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