Grigor Dimitrov rallied from one set down to beat Hubert Hurkacz 3-6 6-4 7-6 (7-2) reaching his first ATP Masters 1000 semifinal of the season in Indian Wells.
Hurkacz converted his second break point in the eighth game at deuce to win the first set 6-3.
Dimitrov earned his first break in the second game to take a 2-0 lead in the second set. Hurkacz broke straight back in the third game for 1-2. Dimitrov fended off two break points at 3-3 15-40 before earning a break at deuce in the 10th game to close out the second set 6-3.
Dimitrov saved two break points in the third game of the decider before converting his second break point in the sixth game to take a 5-2 lead. Hurkacz broke back in the ninth game for 4-5 as Dimitrov was serving for the match. Dimitrov claimed the tie-break 7-2.
Hurkacz is currently ninth in the ATP Race to Turin and was bidding to reach his second Masters 1000 semifinal of the season to boost his hope to qualify for the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin.
“I stayed in it. Especially after that it was very hard for me to find my range today. I was a little bit tired from yesterday and did not feel I really had enough time to rest and push, but I still felt I had something in me. I knew that I had to step up and be a little more aggressive. I started reading his serve a little bit more and I had a few a more looks. I kept trying and believing and I think that made the difference”, said Dimitrov.
