The 35-year-old Djokovic triumphed 6-1, 7-6 (7/3) and will look to win his third title of the season.
AFP | JACK GUEZ
"I think it was a very competitive match, especially in the second set," said Djokovic after reaching his 127th final. However, Safiullin, the world number 104 bidding to make an ATP final for the first time, was far more competitive in the second set.
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