Argentinian Juan Martin Del Potro advances to the fourth round of the US Open 2012, beating compatriot Leonardo Mayer 6-3, 7-5, 7-6 (9) in a span of three hours and 20 minutes. He is playign against tough oponnent Andy Roddick of USA, who suspended his announced retirement to beat Italian Fabio Fognini 7-5, 7-6 (1), 4-6, 6-4.
Match Preview
| PREVIOUS MATCHES | ||
| 2008 ATP LA Tennis Open | ||
| Roddick | 1-6, 6-7 | Del Potro |
| 2009 ATP Washington | ||
| Roddick | 6-3, 5-7, 6-7 | Del Potro |
| 2009 ATP Masters Rogers Cup | ||
| Roddick | 6-4, 2-6, 5-7 | Del Potro |
| 2011 ATP Regions Morgan Keegan Championships | ||
| Roddick | 6-3, 6-4 | Del Potro |
Del Potro and Roddick first met in the final round of the 2008 ATP LA Tennis Open, which saw the Argentinian win 6-1, 7-6. Their succeeding matches highlighted Del Potro’s rise in tennis and Roddick’s professional struggles. The American won their last fixture in the semi-finals of the 2011 ATP Regions Morgan Keegan Championships – a period of substandard form for Del Potro.
Roddick enjoys great form for the upcoming US Open fourth-round match, having defeated world no. 1 Roger Federer for the third time in his career in an ATP Miami match in March 2012. He recently rose from world no. 31 to 20, following successful title victories at Atlanta and Eastbourne.
Del Potro’s form for this year is impressive, having won the bronze medal in the 2012 London Olympics men’s singles event and showed striking performances in the Rotterdam Open and Estoril Open. He lasted until the fourth round of the 2012 Wimbledon and in the 2012 Australian Open quarterfinal.
Both players have great edge to win their upcoming US Open fixture. Del Potro possesses a slim advantage over Roddick following his successful Olympics showing and impressive performances in other Grand Slam events. Roddick’s recent rise in world rankings and his impending retirement from the sport can encourage the American to give a powerful performance towards winning the tournament.
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