Houston: Querrey survives Brown. Sock, Young fail to reach the semis

Sam Querrey had to dig dip against Dustin Brown that brought the American to the third set.

Sam was able to win the decisive break only in the 8th game of the decider (5-3) to win this tricky match after 1 hour and 44 minutes. Match Stats.

Querrey on Brown: You can expect everything

Sam commented after the match “You have to be ready for anything. He might come in, he might stay back, he might serve and volley, slice a forehand, drop shot. You have to expect everything and not get frustrated when he wins points.”

Querrey will play the semifinal against Nicolas Almagro. The Spaniard has defeated Sock 6-2 6-4. Head to head is 5-2 for Almagro, 2-0 for the Spaniard on clay.

In the other semifinal Verdasco (7-6 6-1 on Young) will clash against Giraldo for the first time.