Monaco to play Nieminen for Dusseldorf title

Pico Monaco is getting back on track with his tennis. 

The Argentine beats his compatriot Guido Pella 6- 7-6 (8) in 1 hour and 56 minutes. The world no.19 took full advantage of a “well functioning” serve to blast 8 aces in 11 service games.

“It’s my first final this year, so I’m very happy,” said the Argentine. “I played a couple of good matches, so I’ve got good rhythm. We played a great match. We’ve known each other for a long time and have had many practices together. In the second set especially, we fought until the last point.”

The final vs. Nieminem

Pico will clash against seed no.6 Jarkko Nieminen that has defeated Sijling 7-5 4-6 6-3 in 1 hour and 53 Minutes. Head to head is 2-1 for Nieminen, but 1-0 on clay for Monaco.

2013 ATP Dusseldorf - Draw