Juan Martin Del Potro: Is This Man Ready to Stop Novak Djokovic’s Streak?

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Published: May 27, 2011

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Tomorrow evening, central European time, the most enticing match-up of the tournament so far will begin. It's the third round battle between the man who's forgotten how to lose and the friendly Argentinian giant, forever troubled by injuries. 

Or just No. 2 seed Novak Djokovic vs. No. 25 seed Juan Martin Del Potro.

There can be no doubt that Djokovic is the favorite in this match. He hasn't lost a match in six months and is on the verge of breaking John McEnroe's best ever start to a season in the Open era (42). In order to do just that, he has to go through the one person none of the top-players wanted in their quarter. 

The reason they do not want Delpo there is simple. At his best, he's one of them. 

Prior to his injury, he was up there in the top-five, where his skill and talent level seemed destined to take him. Both pre- and post injury,  he's exhibited an impressive mental toughness. If the match is close, Delpo is likely to win it; no matter how short of match practice he might be.

That said, he's now up against the toughest challenge in men's tennis—beating the unstoppable, seemingly unbeatable Serb, Novak Djokovic.

That's right, the toughest challenge in men's tennis can no longer be said to be beating Nadal on clay. When John Isner is almost capable of doing it, 3-6 on clay this year prior to meeting Nadal, then just how hard can it be? 

Jokes aside, beating Djokovic now does seem like a bigger challenge and a bigger accomplishment. How a month can change things up.  

Is Delpo ready for it? Their head-to-head would suggest no. Djoko leads 3-0 and Delpo is yet to win a set. Yet, does matches where played either before or as Delpo was making his way to the top of men's tennis, not after he had reached it's pinnacle.

A month ago, I speculated whether Delpo was ready to take Nadal out in Madrid. I believed he was and that he w...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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