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Rafael Nadal survived a drama against Del Potro 28.06.2011

Rocket No. 1 world tennis Rafael Nadal continued, albeit difficult, the quarter finals of the "Wimbledon 2011". Spanish tennis player beat Argentine Juan Martin Del Potro 3-1 sets (7-6 (6), 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6:4). The meeting between the two lasted nearly four hours.

The meeting was very close, both players were complaining of various ailments and sought medical breaks at different times of the game.

Nadal did it first. After a very close set, it was 6:6. Just before the tie break but he asked, after he felt severe pain in the foot. Spaniard doigra part and won many challenged with 8:6 points.

The second part was stronger for Del Potro, who totally outplayed his opponent and naturally won the second set 6-3. But Argentina also complain of hip pain and was rendered medical aid.

In the third set it was a new tie-break. There Nadal again proved to be stronger physically and mentally, and prevailed, winning on points with 7:4.

The fourth set was already full for Nadal, who won 6-4 in sets. Thus, a quarter final meeting Mardy Fish Nadal, who earlier in the day to deal with Tomas Berdych.