Macedonian tennis player Kalin Ivanovski reached the final of the Macedonian Open 2026 after defeating Janaki Milev from Bulgaria in the semifinals. The match, held at the central court of “Jug” in Skopje, lasted 2 hours and 42 minutes, with Ivanovski winning in three sets with scores of 6-4, 2-6, and 7-5. The semifinal contest featured several dramatic moments.
In the first set, Ivanovski secured a break in the seventh game, taking an early lead before the set concluded 6-4. The second set was marked by intense exchanges, where Milev had two match points, but Ivanovski staged a comeback. The set ultimately required a long deuce battle, with Ivanovski winning 12 points to 14 to secure the set victory.
The final set saw Ivanovski maintain his momentum. Throughout the match, the contest remained highly competitive, particularly in the initial games of the second set. In the final set, despite having two match balls against him in the tenth game of the service game, Ivanovski managed a crucial comeback.
After a grueling duel of 14 points, he won 12 points, thereby advancing to the final match scheduled for the following day. The performance marked a significant achievement for Ivanovski on the Macedonian circuit.
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