Botic van de Zandschulp worked overtime Friday to reach the final of the ATP hardcourt tournament in Winston-Salem, beating France's Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 6-4, 7-5 in the semis of the rain-hit event.

Van de Zandschulp broke Mpetshi Perricard three times, scattering six aces over the match lasting one hour and 36 minutes.

Earlier Friday, he'd put the finishing touches on a 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 quarter-final win over China's Bu Yunchaokete, which had been halted Thursday night by rain.

"It was a pretty quick two hours (between matches), but I think I managed well tonight," said van de Zandschulp, who will be seeking a first ATP title on Saturday in his third appearance in a final.

The Dutch player will face Marton Fucsovics in the title match. The Hungarian advanced by walkover when Americ

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