Auger-Aliassime, Paire showdown in Lyon

Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime has rallied to beat top seed Nikoloz Basilashvili 2-6 7-6 (7-3) 6-4 in the Lyon Open semi-finals to move into his second ATP final of the year.

The 18-year-old, who lost in the Rio Open final earlier this season, plays Benoit Paire for the first time in his career in Saturday's final after the Frenchman cruised past Taylor Fritz 6-4 6-2.

After losing the opening set in 27 minutes on Friday, Auger-Aliassime found his rhythm in the second to drag the match into a decider. He saved two break points at 2-3 before switching gears to close out the match with an ace.

World No.51 Paire, who had no trouble beating American Fritz earlier in the day, is seeking his second title of the season and third overall following success in Marrakesh last month.