Federer and Del Potro are going to play the decisive match to qualify for the semifinals in London.
There is a mixed feeling about the possible outcome of this match. Roger is definitely playing the best tennis of this (unfortunate) season. Delpo is coming from one of his finest seasons, but he seems to be rather tired.
Head to head is 14-5 for Roger that has recently managed to win the last match in Paris after being beaten by Delpo in the basel final (once again)
Federer
“I truly believe my confidence is higher. That’s what I need to beat the best, and Juan Martin is part of that group honestly.” Said the Maestro
“I think the win in Paris was big for me, because he did beat me three times indoors straight – the Basel finals twice, and also here last year. I’m glad I got one back in Paris because I knew we could be again in the same group, we could be playing each other.
I think that win for me in Paris psychologically was very important. I could beat top-10 guys; I beat Richard Gasquet, I beat Juan Martin last week.” He added
Delpo
Juan Martin commented “It’s going to be a decisive match for both. We play in every Masters, the last match of the group, and we always play for something, which is good to be focused and with the high expectations.
“I will try to do my best. I know for me it has been a long season, a lot of matches in the end of the year. I’m getting tired but this is the last effort. Could be the last effort of the year, so I will try to enjoy and do the best I can.”
The prize of this match? Well playing Rafa in the semifinal… but … one match at a time!