Delbonis through to last-four in Bucharest

Federico Delbonis has advanced to the semi-finals of the Nastase Tiriac Trophy by beating Marco Cecchinato.

Argentine tennis player Federico Delbonis

Federico Delbonis has advanced to the semi-finals of the Nastase Tiriac Trophy in Bucharest. (AAP)

Third-seeded Federico Delbonis advanced to the semi-finals of the Nastase Tiriac Trophy on Friday by beating Marco Cecchinato 6-2 6-2.

The Argentine is seeking his second ATP title this month after winning another clay-court tournament, the Grand Prix Hassan II in Morocco.

Delbonis will next face unseeded Lucas Pouille, who rallied to eliminate seventh-seeded Paolo Lorenzi 4-6 6-4 7-5.

Defending champion Guillermo Garcia-Lopez also advanced, defeating sixth-seeded Guido Pella 7-6 (7-5) 3-6 7-6 (8-6).

The fourth-seeded Spaniard will play either Fernando Verdasco or Robin Haase in the semi-finals.


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