Thursday, September 6, 2012

US Open 2012 Novak Djokovic vs. Juan Martin Del Potro


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World no. 2 Novak Djokovic advanced easily to the quarterfinals after his fourth round opponent Stanislas Wawrinka retired in the third set 6-4 6-1 3-1. He will face Juan Martin Del Potro, who routed Andy Roddick 6-7 (1), 7-6 (4), 6-2, 6-4, which led to the American’s retirement from tennis.

Match Preview

PREVIOUS MATCHES
2007 US Open
Djokovic
6-1, 6-3, 6-4
Del Potro
2008 Masters Final Shanghai
Djokovic
7-5, 6-3
Del Potro
2009 Masters Series Rome
Djokovic
6-3, 6-4
Del Potro
2011 French Open
Djokovic
6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2
Del Potro
2011 Davis Cup
Djokovic
6-7, 0-3
Del Potro
2012 London Olympics Men’s Singles
Djokovic
5-7, 4-6
Del Potro
2012 Masters Series Cincinnati
Djokovic
6-3, 6-2
Del Potro

Djokovic won the US Open title last year, making him a clear favourite to win in this year’s tournament. His elevation to world no. 1 and his current standing at no. 2 evidently shows that he is at the top of his career. His seamless run in the tournament – including Wawrinka’s retirement in the third set of their fourth round match, exemplifies his great form.

Del Potro’s 2009 US Open title victory makes him a formidable contender for this year’s US Open title. His return from a 2010 wrist injury that stopped him from playign against tough oponnent Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the Kooyong Classic may have led him to struggle in finding form, but at 23 years of age, he has more time to climb on top of the tennis scene. The Argentinian world no. 8 defeated Roddick in the fourth round despite the American’s popularity, following his earlier announcement that he will retire after his last match in the tournament.

While Del Potro managed to beat Djokovic in the grass courts of the 2012 London Olympics men’s singles bronze medal match, the Serbian’s advantage in playing on hard courts can give him a winning opportunity in the US Open. Del Potro’s dominant forehands serve as his forte, but Djokovic’s ability to direct the ball while playing defensively can force the Argentinian to use his backhand. Djokovic stands a chance to win the quarterfinals in three sets.

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Photo credits:

Djokovic and Del Potro [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 6 September 2012, from < http://dalje.com/en/foto.php?id=20&rbr=22087&idrf=893647 >

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