Davis Cup teammates go head to head in Madrid
October 15th 2008 22:06
Reigning champion David Nalbandian will play Juan Martin Del Potro in an enticing top ten match-up in the Madrid Masters.
Nalbandian defeated Czech Tomas Berdych 6-2 6-7 6-1, while Del Potro easily accounted for Finland's Jarkko Nieminen after he retired hurt, trailing 6-2 4-2.
Like last year, Nalbandian and Del Potro will go head to head for a place in the quarterfinals of the Madrid Masters.
Judging by their most recent performances, the match-up between these two Argentine's should be a spectacle worth watching.
Nalbandian accounted for Berdych in a tough match, despite always being in control. When the Argentine relaxed at stages, Berdych would pounce strongly.
But in the end, the world no.7 displayed his A game when it counted and cruised to victory in the third set 6-1.
Del Potro meanwhile had it much easier against Nieminen, who had to retire due to injury. Regardless, Del Potro more than held his own against the Finland player, claiming the first set 6-2 and being up a break in the second 4-2.
Although both Nalbandian and Del Potro will be teammates when the Davis Cup final kicks off in November, there will be much at stake when they play each other in Madrid.
Nalbandian needs to win to save the ranking points he generated courtesy of his victory here in Madrid last year. If he loses, he will drop in the world rankings.
Del Potro on the other hand will hope a win against Nalbandian delivers him more points for a place in the Shanghai Masters this year.
Indeed both players have clear objectives of their own to make this matchup an enticing prospect.
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