Juan Martin del Potro powers into Indian Wells semi-final

Michael Graham
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INDIAN WELLS, CA - MARCH 16: Juan Martin Del Porto of Argentina celebrates after defeating Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany during Day 12 of BNP Paribas Open on March 16, 2018 in Indian Wells, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Argentinian Juan Martin del Potro has powered his way into his third Indian Wells semi-final with a victory over Philipp Kohlschreiber.

The big-serving number six seed needed three sets to overcome his German opponent, but eventually prevailed 3-6 6-3 6-4 after two hours and seven minutes on court.

Speaking on court after the match, del Potro said of his Kohlschreiber: “He’s a very smart guy, his game is so good, he made me run a lot, so my legs are completely tired.

“But at the end of the match, I played well, and in the important moments. I am so happy to be in the semi-final.”

Del Potro will face Milos Raonic in the last four after the Canadian defeated Sam Querrey 7-5 2-6 6-3.

The American was looking to advance to his first ATP World Tour Masters 1000 semi-final – but the 32nd seed reeled off four straight games to take the first set 7-5.

Yesterday, Roger Federer stormed his way into his 11th semi-final at the tournament, with a 7-5 6-1 win over Hyeon Chung. and will now play Borna Coric, who beat South Africa’s Kevin Anderson.

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