Roger Federer battled back from a a set down to beat top-seeded Novak Djokovic 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 to reach the Dubai Open final on Friday.
The Swiss five-time champion took his career head-to-head record over Djokovic to 17-15.
Friday's win, built on a double break in the final set, stopped a run of three successive losses against the Serb.
Fourth-seeded Federer will face Czech third seed Tomas Berdych in Saturday's final.
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