Andrey Rublev of Russia waited out a rain delay and then dispatched Matteo Arnaldi of Italy on Sunday to advance to the men’s singles final of the National Bank Open at IGA Stadium.

Rublev defeated Arnaldi 6-4, 6-2 in a match that took 78 minutes to play.

Sebastian Korda of the United States and Australia’s Alexei Popyrin will meet in Sunday’s second semifinal following a pair of upsets. The winner will face Rublev in Monday’s final.

Korda, ranked 18th in the world, defeated tournament No. 2 seed Alexander Zverev of Germany 7-6 (5), 1-6, 6-4 in Sunday’s quarterfinals.

The 62nd-ranked Popyrin toppled No. 4 seed Hubert Hurkacz of Poland 3-6, 7-6 (5), 7-5.

The tournament is behind schedule after remnants of tropical storm Debby rained out the entire session Friday.

Russian tennis player Andrey Rublev has advanced to the semifinals of the NBO tournament in Montreal, despite rain affecting play throughout the week. Rublev, who is currently ranked 7th in the world, has been in impressive form throughout the tournament, defeating top players such as Stefanos Tsitsipas and Felix Auger-Aliassime.

The 23-year-old has been in scintillating form this year, winning titles in Rotterdam and Munich, and reaching the quarterfinals of the French Open. His aggressive baseline game and powerful serve have been on full display in Montreal, as he has dominated opponents with his relentless attacking style.

Rublev’s path to the semifinals was not easy, as he had to battle through tough matches against quality opponents. In the quarterfinals, he faced off against American Reilly Opelka, who is known for his big serve and powerful groundstrokes. Despite the challenging conditions due to rain delays, Rublev was able to stay focused and come out on top in a hard-fought match.

With his victory in the quarterfinals, Rublev has now set up a semifinal clash against either Canadian Denis Shapovalov or American John Isner. Both players present unique challenges for Rublev, with Shapovalov’s flashy shot-making and Isner’s towering serve posing threats to the Russian’s game.

As Rublev looks to continue his impressive run in Montreal and potentially capture another title, tennis fans around the world will be eagerly watching to see if he can maintain his high level of play. With his aggressive style and never-say-die attitude, Rublev has proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with on the ATP tour.