Mark Tryakshin earns a semifinal spot at the Almaty International Junior Tournament in Kazakhstan

In quarterfinals, Tryakshin struggled with his compatriot Olimjon Nabiev and claimed 6-3 3-6 6-4 win in three straight sets at the Almaty Tennis Center.

The 17-year-old will contest with Dmitry Bezborodov of Kazakhstan for booking a place in the final on Friday.