Jan-Lennard Struff is through to the Brussels ATP 250 final. The 36-year-old German defeated top seed Arthur Fils 6-4, 6-7(7), 7-6(5) on Saturday in a semi-final that was only settled in the deciding-set tie-break.
A battle decided by fine margins
Struff moved ahead by taking the opening set, but Fils responded and claimed the second in a tie-break. The contest remained tight in the decider, where the German won another tie-break 7-5 to knock out the World No. 10.
The result gave Struff his third Top 10 win of the 2026 season. His Brussels run has also underlined the veteran's ability to pair a powerful serve with aggressive first-strike tennis on indoor hard courts.
Griekspoor awaits in the final
In the other semi-final, Tallon Griekspoor came from behind to defeat Francisco Cerundolo 2-6, 6-3, 7-6(4). The Dutchman will therefore be Struff's final opponent in the German's pursuit of the Brussels title.
Tennis TV's official video brings together highlights from both semi-finals, including the decisive points from Struff's win over Fils and Griekspoor's qualification.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PNc6AHT01g
