Del Potro Bests Gonzalez In Semifinals
Fernando Gonzalez hits a volley during his semifinal match with Juan Martin del Potro at the Legg Mason Tennis Classic. (Photo by Roland Pintilie/OffWing Photo)
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.
Thursday, Aug. 6th, Legg Mason Tennis Classic
Lleyton Hewitt (AUS) lost to Juan Martin Del Potro (ARG) in a tight 3 set match. Thursday Aug. 6th, Legg Mason Tennis Classic.
