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LONDON: Juan Martin del Potro said Wednesday that Wimbledon winner Rafael Nadal had more weapons available to him than any other player after losing a quarterfinal of five sets at Wimbledon
Number one Nadal saw Del Potro 7-5, 6-7 (7/9), 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 after four hours and 48 minutes on center court for reach his sixth semifinal of Wimbledon and his 28th at the majors.
For Del Potro, who dipped, tumbled and slipped while trying to contain the double Wimbledon champion, he was an 11th defeat in 16 games with the Spaniard.
He also followed a defeated semifinal at Nadal at the Open de France last month where he won only seven games.
"Rafa is a fighter and he has a fantastic game he deserves to win today and continue to win," said Argentinian.
"I am happy to play in this level against the world No. 1.
" I was close to the beat and I could not because Rafa still has a little "
Nadal, in the quarter-finals for the first time since he finished leading the Novak Djokovic team in 2011, dug the break decisive The world leader then lost four set points in the second
. One of them was on a double fault in the tie-break and the Argentine giant bounced back
The former US Open champion, Del Potro, then surprised the Spaniard with the only breakaway of the third leg of the 10th match, secured by a deep forehand.
But Nadal came back to the score before a captivating final set. It was punctuated by superb throws and spectacular dives and falls of both players.
Nadal broke 3-2 but had to save break points in the sixth and eighth games before winning a memorable victory.
semifinalist in 2013, finished with 33 aces and 77 winners but even Impressive stats were not enough
"Well, right now, I feel sad after almost five hours of racing and playing this high level against the world No. 1 losing, "said Del Potro. "It's not good for me, but maybe tomorrow or after tomorrow when I get home and I'll watch the game again or a few points, I'll be happy with my level, my playing style." »
Nadal, the 2008 and 2010 champion, will face three Djokovic for the 52nd time with a 26-25 Serb.
With Roger Federer eliminated by Kevin Anderson, who faces John Isner in the other half Final, Nadal and Djokovic have an ideal opportunity Nadal is 17 years old while Djokovic is at the point since the end of the Grand Slam career at Roland Garros in 2016.
"Sorry for Juan Martin, it's an opponent and an incredible player. In a way, he deserves to win too, "said Nadal after the breathtaking quarterfinal.
" Anything could have happened, so it's a great feat for me to 39, reach the semifinals at Wimbledon. 19659003] "In the last set there was a bit of everything, good points, big rallies, he was crazy with his forehands, I tried to resist and stay focused."
As Nadal waits for the semi-finals, Del Potro heads to his next tournament
"I play Los Cabos in Mexico – the beach," he smiles.
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