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4/27/11 8:35 PM | Kelli DeMario
Grigor Dimitrov made his first Tour-level quarterfinal, after saving two match points during his three-set ousting of fourth seed Marcos Baghdatis. Philipp Petzschner also advanced, having upset defending champion Mikhail Youzhny.
Philipp Petzschner def. (1) Mikhail Youzhny 7-6(5), 3-6, 6-2
World No. 76 Philipp Petzschner is through to the final eight, following his three-set victory over top seed Mikhail Youzhny. The German recorded his first win against the Russian in three attempts, having held on to take the match in two hours and 16 minutes. Petzschner won 44 of 54 first-service points en route to the 7-6(5), 3-6, 6-2 success.
He will take on Potito Starace for a spot in the semifinal. The Italian veteran upended 6th seed Sergiy Stakhovsky in the round of 16, 6-4, 6-2.
Grigor Dimitrov def. (4) Marcos Baghdatis 3-6, 7-6(6), 6-2
World No. 69 Grigor Dimitrov advanced to his maiden Tour-level quarter, after upsetting fourth seed Marcos Baghdatis early Wednesday. The 19-year-old trailed 4-6 in the second-set breaker, but fought back to win four consecutive points. The Bulgarian tallied 8 aces through two hours and 12 minutes of play.
“It was a great match, especially when I won it in the end. It’s just an unbelievable feeling,” said Dimitrov, post-victory. “I was two match points down and I found a way to get back up right away and turn the match in a way that I really wanted to.
“It’s my first quarterfinal so I hope there’s a lot more to come. It’s a great experience and I like the clay courts here. Roland Garros is coming soon so it’s good to build up a bit of confidence before the upcoming tournaments. I've got to keep my feet on the ground and just look forward. I really need to push myself to the limits and see what it has to offer.”
Dimitrov is slated to meet either fifth seed Florian Mayer or Teymuraz Gabashvili in the quarterfinal.
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Come on Dimitrov! Time to strut your stuff!
deuce , 4/28/11 10:13 AM
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Finally Dimitrov! Great match!
bjawad , 4/28/11 9:01 AM