Del Potro stuns Federer at US Open

It appears the Tennis Gods don’t want to see Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer play in New York. Ever.

Juan Martin del Potro made sure the tennis world won’t see that match this year when he beat Federer, 7-5, 3-6, 7-6(8), 6-4 in 2 hours, 52 minutes in a dramatic semifinal Wednesday night before more than 23,000 in Arthur Ashe Stadium. It was the second straight time del Potro has beaten Federer in New York, dating to his memorable win in the 2009 US Open final.

After he hit a forehand winner on match point, the 6-foot-6 Argentine looked to the sky and extended both arms out in celebration.

“I played my best match of the tournament,” del Potro said on court. “I served good and I hit my forehand as hard as I can and I think we played a good match.”

To the crowd, he added, “I know against Rafa the crowd will be tough for me, but I hope you are there cheering for me again.

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Written by Adam Zagoria

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