Age30
CountryAustria
Residence VIENNA, AUSTRIA
Turned Pro2007
2016 Earnings$156,790
Canadian sensation Felix Auger-Aliassime is also playing for a spot in the main draw.
None of the top four seeds played on Monday, and all have byes into the second round.
With his win over Lajovic, the world No. 123 became the first tennis player from Georgia to reach an ATP final.
''I am happy to be in the semifinals, but I'd rather [have] won against a different opponent today,'' said Gerald Melzer.
Jurgen's younger brother, Gerald, defeated 2011 finalist Montanes for his first win at the ATP level this year.