Del Potro Bests Gonzalez In Semifinals

Two South Americans meet in the first semifinal match today, Argentinian Juan Del Potro, #2 seed, and #4 seed Chilean Fernando Gonzalez. Del Potro won the tournament last year and must defeat his ATP points.

The Chilean was down early, broke back and lost in the tie breaker after 3 opportunities to close, in a very entertaining first set.
In the second set; heat took its toll on both players, Gonzales mounted a fight after getting his second wind and being down 3-0, to end the match 6-3.