The Greek has dominated this head-to-head series, and he also happens to be in great form at the moment.

The 26-year-old became just the third player to defeat the Spaniard in straight sets this season on Tuesday night.

The world No. 3, who beat Karen Khachanov Friday, is two wins away from successfully defending a title for the first time.

The 2021 Vienna champ began his campaign with a 6-4, 6-1 victory Monday.

Will the 20-year-old be a player for all seasons, or, just a legend of the fall?

Second-ranked Swiatek was nearly perfect in a 6-2, 6-2 victory over Liudmila Samsonova, for her tour-leading fifth title of the season.

Karen Khachanov also enjoyed a winning finish in Zhuhai with his victory over Yoshihito Nishioka Tuesday.

"I was very hungry to come back," the top seed said after beating Yoshihito Nishioka, 7-6 (2), 6-1, on Tuesday.

The German notched his seventh consecutive win over Grigor Dimitrov on Monday.

Khachanov is the better player, but he hasn't played a singles match in nearly three months.