Defeated John Isner explains what makes Juan Martin del Potro so good
John Isner says Juan Martin del Potro’s court-smarts make him a nightmare opponent to face.
The pair met in a US Open quarter-final on Tuesday, with the latter winning to move into the last four of the tournament.
Speaking afterwards, though, Isner tried to explain what makes the Argentinian so formidable.
“He’s so good, and especially when he gets control of the point, of course on his forehand side, he doesn’t miss that shot very often, if at all,” said Isner.
“He’s such a tough player and he’s playing well and he likes these conditions. He likes playing on a hard court like this.
“Yeah, I mean, again, when he gets control of the point, it’s very tough to wrest it back from him. Yeah, that’s what he does so well, and I think he’s exhibited that throughout this whole tournament. He’s been playing very well.”
Juan Martin del Potro roars past John Isner and into US Open semi-finals.https://t.co/Ln8Dvl1Vcy
— Tennis365 (@T365Official) September 4, 2018
Del Potro, who won the US Open in 2009 – his solitary Grand Slam success to date – says he’s just happy to be reaching the latter stages of the biggest tournaments again.
“I played a good match. I don’t know if I’m playing my best tennis ever, but I’m feeling good. I reach another semi-finals in this Grand Slam, which means something big to me. I’m very happy for that.”
More from Tennis365:
Latest
-
NewsFrench Open day nine: Djokovic and Nadal see off challenges from next generation
The story of the ninth day of action at Roland Garros.
-
French OpenIga Swiatek on course to defend French Open title after beating Marta Kostyuk
Swiatek is the only player left in the women’s draw who has previously reached a grand slam semi-final.
-
NewsKatie Boulter hoping to reach new levels after first-round win in Nottingham
The 24-year-old is making important steps on her road back from a serious back injury.
-
NewsNovak Djokovic fights off nerves to avoid upset against teenager Lorenzo Musetti
Djokovic recovered from two sets down while Rafael Nadal was a straight-sets winner over 19-year-old Jannik Sinner.
-
NewsDan Evans back in a bubble and feeling upbeat after success on the Nottingham grass
British No 1 believes his decision to get back into a bubble was justified.
-
News‘I felt more nervous when I was starting the match than when I was two sets down,’ admits Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic stormed back to reach French Open quarter-final.
-
NewsHeartbreak for Francesca Jones at Viking Open, but youngster insists ‘I will be persistent’
Francesca Jones suffers from a congenital condition.
-
NewsAlfie Hewett successfully defends his French Open wheelchair singles title
Alfie Hewett completed the double at Roland Garros.
-
NewsTeenager Lorenzo Musetti threatens major shock before fading against Novak Djokovic at French Open
Musetti won the first two sets against Djokovic.
-
NewsCoco Gauff vows to continue to ‘dream big and aim higher’ after reaching French Open quarter-final
Coco Gauff is yet to drop a set in singles at Roland Garros.