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2/17/11 6:52 AM | Kelli DeMario
Former World No. 4 Juan Martin Del Potro made the round of 16 at the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships with a straight-set victory over 2010 finalist John Isner. The Argentine improved to 6-3 for the season.
Juan Martin Del Potro extended his series lead to 3-0 against sixth seed John Isner late Wednesday evening. The 22-year-old wildcard held 9 consecutive service games en route to an opening-round victory in 74 minutes, 6-4, 6-3.
Del Potro snagged a key break of serve at 3-3 in the opening set. Isner came back to hold triple break point at 4-5, but failed to convert. After missing his first set point, the Argentine closed to 6-4 in 42 minutes.
Del Potro continued his effort to 2-0 in the second set. The 22-year-old passed through the set untroubled to 5-3. A final service break came in game nine for Del Potro, who completed the night with 8 aces and 27 of 33 first-service points won.
He is scheduled to square off against Ivan Dodig for a place in the quarterfinal. Dodig rallied to defeat veteran Rainer Schuettler in the first round, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.
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isner is slumping. dodig tonight is a great test for del potro.
croc , 2/17/11 3:30 PM
Del Potro beat Dodig. The big guy is progressing well. Tennis this year is likely to be exceiting. So many possibilities to watch out for.
vij , 2/18/11 3:18 AM
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Ouch for John Isner, since he was a finalist last year. Looks like Delpo is continuing to get his form back.
smr , 2/17/11 1:00 PM