Tien, Fonseca set up final clash at Next Gen ATP Finals

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) -- American player Learner Tien came back to defeat compatriot Alex Michelsen, while Brazil's Joao Fonseca cruised past Luca Van Assche of France in the semifinals of the Next Gen ATP Finals here on Saturday.

Tien, ranked world No. 122, overcame 41st-ranked Michelsen 2-4, 4-2, 1-4, 4-0, 4-1. After falling 2-1 behind in sets, Tien displayed exceptional baseline play, winning