2013 Wimbledon QF: Del Potro vs. Ferrer

[kskate2]

TB over here

 

[Denis]

DP is firing on all cylinders but he's up against a guy who won't concede. I don't see Ferrer winning this but if DP is getting out in straights, he'll have to keep the level to the end. He ain't facing Berdych, Ferrer will gnaw away until he gets a chance...

Yes, exactly just like in the Madrid semis this year. uzzled

Well, Rafa on clay is the toughest ask in tennis...

True

Looks like DP is almost there though.

 

[kskate2]

You're right Kieran, I was looking at the wrong score.

 

[Kieran]

Ferrer is stalking DP like a jealous ex-girlfriend...

 

[kskate2]

MP for Delpo

 

[Moxie]

What a point to take the match!

 

[kskate2]

That was some rally and Delpo finally wins it on another classic FH.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

What a way to finish it ! Way to go Delpo....

 

[Moxie]

Juan Martin played with grit and heart, and really inspired. I hope his knee is ok for the SF.

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

Match stats right here:
David Ferrer (ESP)<-->Juan Martin Del Potro (ARG)
8<-- Aces-->12
2 Double faults 0
70 of 103 = 68 % 1st serves in 63 of 87 = 72 %
45 of 70 = 64 % 1st serve points won 55 of 63 = 87 %
17 of 33 = 52 % 2nd serve points won 11 of 24 = 46 %
119 MPH Fastest serve 130 MPH
112 MPH Average 1st serve speed 119 MPH
96 MPH Average 2nd serve speed 94 MPH
25 of 31 = 81 % Net points won 17 of 21 = 81 %
0 of 2 = 0 % Break points won 3 of 8 = 38 %
21 of 87 = 24 % Receiving points won 41 of 103 = 40 %
41 Winners 41
22 Unforced errors 11
83 Total points won 107

 

[rafanoy1992]

Great win from Del Potro. Delpo has improved greatly on grass on the last couple of years.

 

[DarthFed]

DP is firing on all cylinders but he's up against a guy who won't concede. I don't see Ferrer winning this but if DP is getting out in straights, he'll have to keep the level to the end. He ain't facing Berdych, Ferrer will gnaw away until he gets a chance...

Yes he wasn't facing Berd. He was facing someone far less dangerous. Good win for DP and congrats on him making his 1st semi here. And it should be pointed out it is his first since winning the USO so he has to be feeling really good.

 

[rafanoy1992]

DP is firing on all cylinders but he's up against a guy who won't concede. I don't see Ferrer winning this but if DP is getting out in straights, he'll have to keep the level to the end. He ain't facing Berdych, Ferrer will gnaw away until he gets a chance...

Yes he wasn't facing Berd. He was facing someone far less dangerous. Good win for DP and congrats on him making his 1st semi here. And it should be pointed out it is his first since winning the USO so he has to be feeling really good.

He also missed the French Open this year.

 

[Denis]

If his leg is okay, I'm picking DP in three.

Can't believe I'm the only one who picked DP in three. For sure thought he was a goner after that fall in the first set. Congrats DP. Gutsy win.

And his leg was NOT okay even. I wonder if he will actually be able to play the semis.

 

[kskate2]

I hope so. Would be a shame to see a walkover in such an important match.

 

[rafanoy1992]

If his leg is okay, I'm picking DP in three.

Can't believe I'm the only one who picked DP in three. For sure thought he was a goner after that fall in the first set. Congrats DP. Gutsy win.

And his leg was NOT okay even. I wonder if he will actually be able to play the semis.

He will able to play. Now, whether or not he will be effective is the question.

 

[Denis]

The last two points by DP were fantastic btw.

 

[Front242]

Ferrer in 3. Big match up advantage in his favour despite the height difference and lack of power. He'll run DP ragged and win in straights in a boring one sided match.

Best prediction ever Front :laydownlaughing :clap

Wasn't expecting that at all and would love to have seen it. Reading comments seems Del Potro was absolutely crushing the ball and Ferrer had a rare shankfest a la Fed circa Miami 2011. Luckily my online betting accounts are empty

 

[Andrew William]

Great match from Delpo. The forehand was cooking, serving sledge hammers and volleyed when he needed to. Tough ask for him in the semi's though. He's going to need some more magic pills to even have a remote chance against Nole!

 

[Front242]

Fastest serve 119 mph by Ferrer is pretty damn slow.