Archive for category: Juan Martin del Potro
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Berdych on top form, outclasses Verdasco to reach Madrid SFs
6th seed Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic is on the run at this year’s Madrid Open. He outclassed the Spaniard Fernando Verdasco in today’s quarterfinal, only allowing him three games on his way to a 6-1 6-2 victory. Berdych cruised through the first set, breaking Verdasco in the 4th game [...] -
Del Potro becomes first semifinalist in Madrid
Argentine Juan Martin del Potro became the first player to reach the semifinals of the Mutua Madrid Open after eliminating Ukrainian Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-3 6-4 in just under 1 hour and 30 minutes. The fast blue clay at this year’s tournament suits both player’s games and alth0ugh Delpo was being [...] -
Federer beats Raonic in a thriller at the Madrid Masters
Roger Federer had to dig deep to overcome Canadian super talent Milos Raonic and book his place in the third round of the Madrid Masters. The no.3 seed Swiss defeated the Canadian in three thrilling sets, winning 4-6 7-5 7-6 (4) in 2 hours and 13 minutes. It was always [...] -
Cilic beats Isner in Madrid, sets up a clash against Ferrer
Croatian Marin Cilic overcame the big serving 8th seed American John Isner in two narrow sets 7-6 (4) 7-6 (3) and booked a place in the third round of the Madrid Tennis Masters. Neither of the players managed to break each other’s serve throughout the whole match. Cilic was the [...] -
Del Potro cruises into 2nd round in Madrid, beats Mayer
Last week’s Estoril Open champion Juan Martin del Potro booked his place in the second round of the Mutua Madrid Open as he eliminated Florian Mayer of Germany 6-4 6-2. After the first set loss, Mayer started to look a bit erratic and too many unforced errors allowed the 10th [...] -
Del Potro captures Estoril title, defeats Gasquet in final
Top seed Juan Martin del Potro defended his title in Estoril after beating the no.2 seed Richard Gasquet 6-4 6-2 in today’s final. The Argentine played some brilliant tennis and didn’t give Gasquet a single chance to break him as he stormed to clinch the 11th title of his career. [...] -
Del Potro to face Gasquet in Estoril final
Defending champion and no.1 seed Juan Martin del Potro won his Saturday semifinal match in Estoril as he beat Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka 7-6 (2) 6-4. One break of serve was sufficient for the Argentine to wrap up the match and give himself a chance to repeat his last year’s Estoril [...] -
Del Potro beats Montanes, sets up Wawrinka SF in Estoril
Top seed Juan Martin Del Potro booked his place in the Estoril Open semifinals after beating former champion Albert Montanes of Spain in two easy sets 6-2 6-2. Defending champion del Potro, who hasn’t played a competitive match for the last 5 weeks, managed to break his opponent 6 times [...] -
Andy Murray withdraws from Madrid due to back injury
World no.4 Andy Murray is out of the Madrid Masters starting on Sunday because of a back injury. The timing is a bit unfortunate for the Brit, who will not only miss the big Masters Event (worth 1000 points), but it will also change his plans for the Roland Garros [...] -
Argentina plays Czech Republic in Davis Cup semifinal
Juan Martin del Potro secured the third and winning point for Argentina in their Davis Cup quarterfinal encounter against Croatia. Del Potro didn’t give his opponent Marin Cilic any chance as he cruised to a 6-1 6-2 6-1 victory. The match lasted only 2 hours and 19 minutes and it [...] -
Argentina wins doubles in Davis Cup QF against Croatia
David Nalbandian and Eduardo Schwank secured the second point for the Argentine Davis Cup team as they beat the Croatians Marin Cilic and Ivo Karlovic in a five set match 3-6 7-6 (6) 6-3 6-7 (6) 8-6. With one minute short of five hours, this was the second marathon match [...] -
Del Potro beats Karlovic after Nalbadian loses in Davis Cup QF
Former world no.3 David Nalbandian gave everything against his opponent Marin Cilic of Croatia in the Davis Cup quarterfinal encounter between Argentina and Croatia, but it was Cilic who had more reasons to be happy at the end of it. His five set win 5-7 6-4 4-6 7-6 (2) 6-3 [...] -
Monaco beats Roddick, Ferrer ousts Del Potro in Miami
Juan Monaco of Argentina upset the American Andy Roddick as he beat him 7-5 6-0 in the fourth round of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami. It was a surprising defeat for the 31st seed Roddick, who beat the 16 times Grand Slam champion Federer in the round before. Roddick [...]
