Juan Martin Del Potro shows tremendous confidence in posting a 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 win over six time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal to reach the maiden Grand Slam final of his career....!
Del Potro looked in cruise control during the match and registered his third win of the year over the Spaniard...!
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Served By: R Nadal Won By: Delpotro
Nadal - Delpotro
2 - 6
2 - 6
2 - 6
Game
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! As Nadal forehand jumps the line, Del Potro raises his arms in pure ecstasy....!
0-40
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro scrambles back a brutal backhand down the line winner and gets three match point....!
0-30
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! In a lengthy exchange, Nadal backhand finds the net in the middle and Del Potro gets the point
0-15
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! After a short rally Nadal sends a forehand long
Del Potro continues to dictate the terms and now stands one game away from his first career Grand Slam final appearance
Served By: J Delpotro Won By: Delpotro
Nadal - Delpotro
2 - 6
2 - 6
2 - 5
Game
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro moves Nadal around the court and thwacks a big backhand to win the serve and stand a game away from the biggest win of his career.
40-30
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro sends a thumping forehand down the line to deny Nadal any chance to comeback into the match
30-30
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal rushes to the net and punches away a volley
Fault. J Delpotro serve lands outside the service line.
30-15
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! In an engaging rally, Nadal slaps a ferocious forehand down the line
30-0
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro serves,follows it and smashes a winner
15-0
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Del Potro opens with a solid serve as return goes into the net
Nadal used to play forehand with both the hands in his childhood. He changed it to left handed style of play on the advice of his uncle Tony.
Nadal holds for the second time in the set but he must come out with something big if he wants to make it a contest. So far, it has been a one sided match with Del Potro dictating the terms
Served By: R Nadal Won By: Nadal
Nadal - Delpotro
2 - 6
2 - 6
2 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Bodyline serve, return goes into the net
Fault. R Nadal serve lands outside the service line.
40-30
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro gears up and pours the pressure on Nadal with a flashing backhand return winner
40-15
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Powerfull forehand from Nadal forces an error from Delpotro
30-15
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Big serve, return from Delpotro goes into the net
15-15
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and wins the point
0-15
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro steps in and scrambles a brutal backhand return winner
Fault. R Nadal serve lands outside the service line.
Del Potro now cruising towards the victory, steps forward with this hold. He moves to 4-1 lead in the third set
Served By: J Delpotro Won By: Delpotro
Nadal - Delpotro
2 - 6
2 - 6
1 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Nadal Forehand return goes wayward and Del Potro holds to stand just two games away from the victory
40-30
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Delpotro dumps the regular backhand into the net
40-15
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro serves,follows it and smashes a winner
Fault. J Delpotro serve lands outside the service line.
30-15
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro serves,reaches to the net and plants a high volley into open court
15-15
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro serves,follows it and blisters a big forehand down the line winner
Fault. J Delpotro serve lands outside the service line.
0-15
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal slaps a ferocious forehand down the line and extracts error off Del potro forehand
Couple of unforced errors from Argentine heps Nadal to get on the board. Nadal trails two set and 1-3 in the third set
Served By: R Nadal Won By: Nadal
Nadal - Delpotro
2 - 6
2 - 6
1 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Delpotro backhand return drifts outside the court and Nadal manages a love service game
40-0
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! After a short rally Delpotro sends a backhand long
30-0
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Delpotro backhand goes straight into the net
15-0
IN, Winner: Nadal!!!
Giant Argentine now looking pretty relaxed , holds to love and moves to 3-0 lead. He now needs 3 more game to enter into his first career Grand Slam Final
Served By: J Delpotro Won By: Delpotro
Nadal - Delpotro
2 - 6
2 - 6
0 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro slaps a ferocious forehand down the line and holds a love service game
40-0
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Huge serve, 131 mph, return from Nadal goes into the net
30-0
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro thwacks a dreamy forehand down the middle and takes the lead. Dismissed!!!
Fault. J Delpotro serve lands outside the service line.
15-0
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Nadal pushes backhand over the line in a short rally
Del Potro outplays Nadal in the every department of the game and clinches early break of serve in the set. Del Potro leads 2-0 in the third set
Served By: R Nadal Won By: Delpotro
Nadal - Delpotro
2 - 6
2 - 6
0 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro produces a raking backhand crosscourt and Nadal fails to control it. With that, Del Potro gets a decisive break in the third set early on...!
40-A
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! As Nadal backhand pass misses the court, Del Potro finds himself with another break point. Another soft serve by Nadal brutally attacked by Delpotro.
Fault. R Nadal serve lands outside the service line.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro slaps a ferocious forehand return up the line to square off the game again
A-40
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Delpotro dumps the routine backhand into the net
Deuce
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal stays in the rally with good court coverage and Delpotro forehand finds way into the net
40-A
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro moves Nadal around the court and scrambles another brutal backhand to get a break point. Nadal just seems tired. Delpotro gets his 14th break point of the match.
Deuce
Double Fault, Winner: Delpotro!!! Shocker!!! R Nadal commits Double Fault.
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-30
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro scrambles back a brutal backhand and Nadal puts the return into the net
40-15
ACE, Winner: Nadal!!! R Nadal sledge hammers a much needed ace!
30-15
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Nadal forehand finds way into the net in the third stroke of the rally
30-0
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal serves,follows it and smacks a winner
15-0
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and extracts an error
As usual Del Potro somehow manages to holds his serve and opens with 1-0 lead in the third set
Served By: J Delpotro Won By: Delpotro
Nadal - Delpotro
2 - 6
2 - 6
0 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Solid serve down the T, Nadal forehand return jumps the line
A-40
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro serves,follows it and smacks a forehand crosscourt winner
Deuce
Double Fault, Winner: Nadal!!! What a miss! double fault by J Delpotro
Fault. J Delpotro serve lands outside the service line.
40-30
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal rushes to the net and places a couple of volleys to win the point
Fault. J Delpotro serve lands outside the service line.
40-15
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Powerfull and deep backhand from Delpotro forces an error from Nadal
Fault. J Delpotro serve lands outside the service line.
30-15
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Nadal Forehand return goes wayward
Fault. J Delpotro serve lands outside the service line.
15-15
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro strokes a stunning crosscourt backhand and follows it with a down the line one to win the point
0-15
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Delpotro forehand finds way into the net
Del Potro on roll !!! The Argentine secures the double break in the set and closes it 6-2. He continues to dominate the things in the middle and easing towards the victory. It will be huge task for the Spaniard if he wants to change the things around
Served By: R Nadal Won By: Delpotro Nadal has come back 0-2 down only thrice in his career. Can he come back now? Seems unlikely, but he is capable of surprises.
Nadal - Delpotro
2 - 6
2 - 6
Game
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! As Nadal dumps a high forehand into the net, Del Potro races to a commanding two sets to love lead
15-40
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Powerfull forehand in return from Nadal forces an error from Delpotro
0-40
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Awesome play from the Argentine, moves Nadal all around the court and outruns him in the rally with a big backhand crosscourt winner
0-30
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro thwacks a dreamy forehand down the line and takes the lead
0-15
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro moves Nadal around the court and blasts a loose forehand for a swinging forehand volley winner
Fault. R Nadal serve lands outside the service line.
Del Potro continues with good serving and bounces back from 0-30 deficit in the game. He is clearly sitting at the top for the moment and needs one more game to pocket the second set
Served By: J Delpotro Won By: Delpotro Game started well for Nadal with first 2 points going his way. But then Delpotro powered his way back to win 4 points in a row to hold the serve.
Nadal - Delpotro
2 - 6
2 - 5
Game
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro scrambles back a brutal forehand down the middle and holds an important service game
40-30
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Deep bodyline serve, Nadal Backhand return goes wayward
30-30
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Big serve down the T, return from Nadal goes into the net
15-30
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro gears up and pours the pressure on Nadal with a flashing down the line forehand winner
0-30
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Delpotro pushes forehand over the line, his second unforced error in the game and gives Nadal a chance to get back on level terms
Fault. J Delpotro serve lands outside the service line.
0-15
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! In a patience testing rally, Del Potro dumps a backhand into the net
Marathon game coming to an end with Nadal surviving 4 break points. Nadal still trails 2-4 in the second set
Served By: R Nadal Won By: Nadal What a long game!! Nadal has not been able to serve too quick and Delpotro is finding it easy to return. Nadal is still a break down. Can he come back in this one?
Nadal - Delpotro
2 - 6
2 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! A wild forehand from Del Potro gets Nadal the service game.
LET. Ball touches the net, R Nadal will serve again.
A-40
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Powerfull forehand from Nadal forces an error from Delpotro and sets up game point for Nadal
Deuce
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Delpotro backhand finds the net in the middle as Nadal saves 4th break point
40-A
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro sprints towards the net and puts away a stretched volley at for a marvellous winner
Fault. R Nadal serve lands outside the service line.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal moves Delpotro around the court, produces a raking forehand up the line and Delpotro fails to control it
40-A
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! After a short rally Nadal sends a forehand long and Del potro gets another chance. Nadal is missing too many of the finishing shots and going over the side lines.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Massive rally till Del potro comes up with an unforced error to give Nadal a chance back into the game
Fault. R Nadal serve lands outside the service line. Huge pressure on him now.
40-A
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Nadal loses balance in the last stroke of the rally and dumps the forehand into the net
Deuce
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal surges towards the net and produces a sensational stretched volley
30-40
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! An unforced error fro Nadal gives a double break opportunity to Del Potro. A tired looking backhand from Nadal which sails long.
30-30
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro hits a delightful backhand winner down the line and crowd enjoys it too
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-15
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Good serve down the T, return gos into the net
15-15
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal strokes a stunning crosscourt forehand to force an error
0-15
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! After a short rally Nadal sends a forehand wide
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
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Relentless play from Gaint Argentine as he reaches to dominating 4-1 lead in the second set. Nadal must find something to match Del Potro aggression before its too late for him. he did have a break point, but Delpotro was too strong for him.
Served By: J Delpotro Won By: Delpotro 1 hour and 22 minutes of play gone. Delpotro is clearly on top.
Nadal - Delpotro
2 - 6
1 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro shows immense confidence to close a big service game for a 4-1 lead
A-40
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Powerfull forehand from Delpotro forces an error from Nadal
Deuce
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Nadal backhand finds the net in the middle in the third stroke
30-40
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal moves Delpotro around the court and slaps a ferocious forehand down the line to extract an error. Chance for the break now for Nadal. Can he come back into this match??!!
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-30
ACE, Winner: Delpotro!!! ACE! J Delpotro brings out big serve
15-30
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal gears up and pours the pressure on Delpotro with a flashing crosscourt backhand to pull an error off Del Potro return
15-15
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro serves,follows it and bends well to smack a winner on a low ball from the middle of the court
0-15
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal steps in and generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner to win the point
Del Potro breaks again !!!! Del Potro continues to move Nadal all over the court and puts the pressure on him with his deep groundstrokes. He is rewarded with a break in return
Served By: R Nadal Won By: Delpotro
Nadal - Delpotro
2 - 6
1 - 3
Game
Double Fault, Winner: Delpotro!!! Shocker!!! R Nadal commits Double Fault. With such an impressive play, Del Potro, it seems, is half way through.
Fault. R Nadal serve lands outside the service line.
30-40
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! In a gruelling exchange, the moment Del Potro gets a short ball, he kills it with a solid forehand winner up the line. Nadal under pressure again. Delpotro going after him now.
30-30
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal moves Delpotro around the court and completely outfoxes Delpotro with a drop-shot, followed by a perfect backhand pass
15-30
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro produces a raking forehand down the line and Nadal fails to control it. Beautiful forehand by Delpotro from the right hand corner of the court. Tremendous power.
15-15
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro scrambles back a brutal forehand return and Nadal's volleys the ball into the net
15-0
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Deep first serve rom Nadal gets him the point
Despite a double fault early in the game, Del Potro quickly mends his way to hold the game. The Argentine leads 2-1in the set
Served By: J Delpotro Won By: Delpotro Delpotro has won 47 points as compared to 39 by Nadal. Its been 1 hr 11 mins. Making of a great match.
Nadal - Delpotro
2 - 6
1 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Nadal backhand finds the net in the middle and Del Potro manages to hold a tough service game
40-30
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro scrambles back a brutal forehand and gets the point
Nadal's forehand misses the line, as per the lines person, but Chair Umpire over rules it, point to be replayed.
30-30
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! After a short rally Nadal pushes a forehand long
15-30
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Nadal backhand return drifts outside the court
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
0-30
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Powerfull forehand from Nadal forces an error from Delpotro
0-15
Double Fault, Winner: Nadal!!! What a miss! double fault by J Delpotro. Delpotro requests the crowd to be quiet during the serve. Apparently there was some whistling while he was serving.
Fault. J Delpotro serve lands outside the service line.
Nadal quickly recovers from the first set loss and does well to level at 1-1 in the second set
Served By: R Nadal Won By: Nadal
Nadal - Delpotro
2 - 6
1 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and follows it with a volley winner
40-15
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal moves Delpotro around the court sets up the point well and thwacks a dreamy forehand down the line
30-15
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Delpotro pushes forehand over the line in an attempt to return Nadal's blistering forehand
15-15
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Delpotro dumps the routine backhand into the net. Delpotro is making Nadal run all around the court. He clearly has the upper hand in this match till now.
Fault. R Nadal serve lands outside the service line.
0-15
Double Fault, Winner: Delpotro!!! What a miss! double fault by R Nadal
Fault. R Nadal serve lands outside the service line.
Nadal had break point in the game but Del Potro steals it back with good serving . He holds for 1-0 lead in the second set
Served By: J Delpotro Won By: Delpotro Next game is going to be crucial for Nadal. He has to hold it convincingly.
Nadal - Delpotro
2 - 6
0 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! As Nadal nets a forehand return, Del potro holds serve
A-40
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Big outwide serve, return from Nadal goes into the net
Deuce
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Weak return from Nadal goes wide, Nadal challenges it but loses
Fault. J Delpotro serve lands outside the service line.
40-A
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! An expensive error from Del Potro gets Nadal a chance for early lead
Deuce
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Brief rally till Nadal produces an acute angled crosscourt backhand winner
Fault. J Delpotro serve lands outside the service line.
40-30
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! After a short rally Delpotro nets a forehand
40-15
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro strokes a stunning crosscourt forehand and gets Nadal's error in return
30-15
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Brief rally till Delpotro produces an acute angled crosscourt forehand winner
15-15
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro serves,follows it and SMACKS a winner
0-15
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! After a short rally Delpotro sends a forehand long
Fault. First Fault!
This is sensational stuff from lanky Argentine. So far he has successfully tamed Nadal in rallies and does not gave any chance to Nadal to sneak his way back into the match after early break in the set
Served By: R Nadal Won By: Delpotro A brutal forehand by Delpotro and he wins the first set convincingly in 50 minutes. Nadal has to rethink his strategy to turn this around.
Nadal - Delpotro
2 - 6
Game
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! After a short rally Nadal sends a forehand wide and Del potro pumps his fist for he has the OPENING SET...!
Fault. R Nadal serve lands outside the service line.
40-A
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Nadal backhand finds the net in the middle and Del Potro gets third set point
Deuce
ACE, Winner: Nadal!!! ACE! R Nadal brings out big serve at the best time possible and saves 2 set points. Way to go.
30-40
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal moves Delpotro from one corner to another and slaps a big backhand crosscourt winner. Not so easy for Delpotro.
15-40
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro scrambles back a brutal forehand. Delpotro has 2 break points. Can he take the first set with 2 breaks??
15-30
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Nadal pushes backhand over the line in the third stroke of the rally
Fault. R Nadal serve lands outside the service line.
15-15
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! After a gruelling rally Delpotro slaps a ferocious forehand up the line and Nadal overhits it
15-0
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Weak return from Delpotro goes into the net
Del Potro manages to holds admist all the drama!!! Both the players are displaying highest quality of tennis in the middle, covering each corner of the court well and fighting for each point till the end
Served By: J Delpotro Won By: Delpotro We are 44 minutes into the match and Delpotro has the upper hand.
Nadal - Delpotro
2 - 5
Game
ACE, Winner: Delpotro!!! ACE! J Delpotro brings out big second serve - 128 mph to hold a crucial service game...!
Fault. J Delpotro serve lands outside the service line.
A-40
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Del Potro on the run...! The Argentine hits a big forehand, but Nadal reaches the net quickly, but misses the next wide one to put the volley long
Deuce
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! After a short rally Delpotro sends a backhand into the net, deuce again
J Delpotro overhits the second serve. Expensive double fault. But here is the twist, Del Potro challenges the call and wins it
Fault. First Fault!
A-40
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro moves Nadal around the court and extracts an error
Deuce
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! ..Well the answer is no as Nadal Forehand return goes wayward. Back to deuce
Break back chance for Nadal. Can he capitalise on the opportunity..?
Served By: R Nadal Won By: Delpotro Amazing game. Delpotro deserves the break after many chances. He exploited Nadal´s backhand very well and finding his mark with cross court backhands. Nadal must find a defense against them.
Nadal - Delpotro
1 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! As Nadal comes in the line of the ball and volleys it long, Del Potro draws first blood and grabs the elusive break
40-A
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Well, a similar forehand into the corner by Del Potro gets him the point at Nadal's erratic return expense
Deuce
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Powerfull crosscourt backhand from Delpotro forces another error from Nadal. Delpotro using cross court backhand very effectively. Some of the shots are almost kissing the side line.
A-40
ACE, Winner: Nadal!!! R Nadal continues with fabulous serving.ACE- 119 mph...!
Deuce
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal brings out solid serve at the right moment to win the point
30-40
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro generates a gorgeous inside out forehand right into the corner and takes a break point. Nadal under pressure now!!!
30-30
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal serves,follows it and cracks a forehand into the corner to force an error
15-30
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro moves Nadal around the court and extracts an error. Nadal hits it long on his backhand after a rally.
15-15
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Powerfull forehand from Delpotro forces an error from Nadal
15-0
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal comes up with a big serve and follows with a hard-hitting rally before Del Potro forehand misses the line
The rallies are getting longer and intensely contested ones with each passing moment. Del Potro holds to this one for 2-1 lead in the first set of the match
Served By: J Delpotro Won By: Delpotro
Nadal - Delpotro
1 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Solid serving, Nadal Forehand return goes wayward. A great serve to finish a very interesting game. Seems like it is going to be a long well fought match.
A-40
ACE, Winner: Delpotro!!! ACE! J Delpotro brings out big outwide serve
Deuce
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Nadal loses patience and pushes a forehand over the line
30-40
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!!
15-40
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal moves Delpotro around the court and slaps a ferocious forehand up the line to get double break points.
15-30
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal comes in quickly and volleys a winner
15-30
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!!
Fault. J Delpotro serve lands outside the service line.
15-0
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Awesome point, exceptional court coverage, Nadal manages to return Del potro drop shot, followed by a lob and then thwacks a gutsy return to a big smash, but misses the line
Del Potro got the opportunity to break early in the set but Nadal negates that with penetrating ground strokes. Its 1-1 in the set
Served By: R Nadal Won By: Nadal
Nadal - Delpotro
1 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Well, Well, Well, after a short rally Delpotro mis-hits another forehand and gives Nadal a service hold
A-40
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! A mis-hit from Del Potro gives Nadal a game point
Deuce
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal serves,follows it and slaps a forehand into the corner to force an error
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-A
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Nadal pushes backhand over the line in a patience-testing rally and gives Del Potro a chance for an early break
Deuce
Double Fault, Winner: Delpotro!!! What a miss! double fault by R Nadal, comparatively tougher first service game by Nadal
Fault. R Nadal serve lands outside the service line.
A-40
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal moves Del Potro from corner to corner and forces an error off backhand
Deuce
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Powerfull and deep forehand return from Delpotro forces an error from Nadal
40-30
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Nadal backhand finds way into the net cord, drifts towards the other side and Del Potro smacks a half volley winner
40-15
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Nadal forehand towards the left corner misses the court
40-0
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Delpotro pushes backhand over the line in a brief rally
30-0
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal serves,follows it and smacks a winner
15-0
ACE, Winner: Nadal!!! R Nadal opens with Booming first serve.ACE!
Del Potro starts well and opens with 1-0 lead in the opening set of the match
Served By: J Delpotro Won By: Delpotro
Nadal - Delpotro
0 - 1
Game
ACE, Winner: Delpotro!!! J Delpotro aims ace down the T
40-15
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! After a short rally Nadal sends a backhand long
30-15
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Strong serve, return from Nadal netted..!
15-15
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Weak return from Nadal goes into the net
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
0-15
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Delpotro comes in the line of the ball and volleys it into the net
Rafael Nadal (3) vs. Juan Martin Del Potro (6) Head-to-Head Nadal leads series 4-2 Last Meeting - 2009 Rogers Cup QF Del Potro won 7-6(5), 6-1
Rafael Nadal came into the Flushing Meadows from a two month injury lay-off followed by a series of losses during the US Hardcourt season. His most promising performance was the semifinal showing in Cincinnati, where he lost to Novak Djokovic.
However, his run at this year's Open has been pretty impressive including his last straight sets win over Fernando Gonzalez that stretched to over 36 hours.
His opponent in the semifinal is the man who has beaten him not once but twice this year. Lanky Argentine Juan Martin Del Potro has been quite strong in his runs at the other three Grand Slams this year. With a victory in their previous encounter, Del Potro will enter the match with a high deal of confidence.
Our pick - The recent history between the two players clearly indicates a classic in the offing. However, it's pretty safe to say that Nadal will clear the Argentine hurdle in four closely contested sets.
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