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US Open 2019: Matteo Berrettini defeats Gael Monfils to reach first Grand Slam semi-final

Italian 24th seed Matteo Berrettini edged a thrilling five-set match against Gael Monfils to reach a first Grand Slam semi-final at the US Open.

In a gripping conclusion, the 23-year-old squandered four match points but held his nerve in a dramatic tie-break.

He eventually won 3-6 6-3 6-2 3-6 7-6 (7-5) in three hours and 57 minutes.

The Italian will play either three-time winner Rafael Nadal or Argentine Diego Schwartzman for a place in Sunday's final at Flushing Meadows.

"Right now I don't remember any points, just the match point," Berrettini said.

"What a great fight.