2/19/11 6:41 AM | Kelli DeMario
Mardy Fish advanced to the final four at the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships, after upending Sam Querrey Friday afternoon. Juan Martin Del Potro is also through, by virtue of his straight-set win over Michael Russell.
(4) Mardy Fish def. (5) Sam Querrey 6-3, 6-4
World No. 17 Mardy Fish made the final four early Friday, following his straight-set victory against defending champion Sam Querrey. The 29-year-old American tallied 8 aces and three service breaks through and hour and 19 minutes of play. After taking the first set, Fish continued his effort with a key service break at 2-2 in the second.
“I came in here not knowing what to expect in terms of my health and I have gotten so much better since Friday when I got here. I’ve been pleasantly surprised how well I have felt in every match. Getting through the long 2 hr., 40 min. match helped me a lot,” Fish said.
He will face off against Milos Raonic for a place in the final. The Canadian held on to oust qualifier Robert Kendrick in the quarterfinal, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3.
(WC) Juan Martin Del Potro def. (Q) Michael Russell 6-4, 6-2
Wildcard Juan Martin Del Potro made his second semifinal of the year, after downing veteran Michael Russell late Friday. The 22-year-old Argentine broke serve at 4-4 in the first set, then closed to 6-4 with an ace. Del Potro went ahead 4-1 in the second, aided by critical unforced errors from Russell. The former World No. 4, who completed the contest on his third match point, ended the night without facing a break point.
Del Potro will take on top seed Andy Roddick in the semifinal. The two-time champion rallied to defeat Lleyton Hewitt in the quarterfinal, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4.
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