Bergs and Diallo finalists and friends

The men’s singles final is between Zizou Bergs and Gabriel Diallo.

Bergs defeated Reilly Opelka in the semi-finals. The 26-year-old Belgian had a good answer to the cannonball of his 2-metre-11 tall opponent. Bergs thus qualified for the final match 6-1 6-4.

‘Today was one of those days when I saw the balls very big and could hardly miss them. That was a great feeling,’ Bergs gloated after his match.

In the final, Bergs will meet his good friend Diallo: ‘We often train together and even play doubles together at Wimbledon. He is a nice guy and has been known as an emerging talent for years.’

Diallo simultaneously settled his semi-final on court 1 against Ugo Humbert. The 23-year-old player from Montreal beat the number two seed 6-3 7-6(4).

‘I am very happy to have reached my first final on grass. It’s my first time here and whatever the result is tomorrow, I will never forget this week.’

Bergs and Diallo played each other twice before. The standings are 2-0 in favour of the Canadian.