<p>Roger Federer will play for his 100th career title on Saturday after demolishing Borna Coric 6-2, 6-2 in the semifinals of the Dubai Championships.</p>.<p>Federer will face Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final after the Greek carved out a 4-6, 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/4) win over Gael Monfils earlier Friday.</p>.<p>Federer, 37, was shocked by Tsitsipas in the fourth round of the Australian Open in January in their only other previous meeting.</p>.<p>“I don’t know how I won,” said Tsitsipas. “I was playing relaxed today, enjoying every moment.</p>.<p>“I was serving well and timed my returns. I had confidence going into the tiebreakers.”</p>.<p>For Monfils defeat brings to an end an eight-match winning streak and an entertaining run in Dubai that comes a fortnight after winning in Rotterdam.</p>
<p>Roger Federer will play for his 100th career title on Saturday after demolishing Borna Coric 6-2, 6-2 in the semifinals of the Dubai Championships.</p>.<p>Federer will face Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final after the Greek carved out a 4-6, 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/4) win over Gael Monfils earlier Friday.</p>.<p>Federer, 37, was shocked by Tsitsipas in the fourth round of the Australian Open in January in their only other previous meeting.</p>.<p>“I don’t know how I won,” said Tsitsipas. “I was playing relaxed today, enjoying every moment.</p>.<p>“I was serving well and timed my returns. I had confidence going into the tiebreakers.”</p>.<p>For Monfils defeat brings to an end an eight-match winning streak and an entertaining run in Dubai that comes a fortnight after winning in Rotterdam.</p>