Del Potro Surprises Federer for the second time

Del Potro celebrates win over Federer

It was the Basel final awhile ago when the then world no.1 Swiss Roger Federer eyeing the Basel title for the sixth time met Juan Martin Del Potro and thought he would overpower the Argentinian much too easily.

But it was Federer's day of being surprised and stunned as Del Potro beat Federer 6-4 6-7(5) 7-6(3) to rob from Federer his sixth Basel title.

And Saturday yesterday was yet another day for Del Potro when he came face to face with now world no.2 Roger Federer to surprise him yet again. Using his hard serve and booming forehand, Del Potro earned the last spot in the semifinals of the ATP finals, beating Federer 7-6 (3), 4-6, 6-3 in their last Round-Robin match.

It was Federer's first loss in the indoor tournament since 2009, ending a 12-match winning streak. He went undefeated in winning the last two titles and had won his first two group-stage matches this year.

Although Federer has already qualified for the semi finals, second defeat in succession at the hands of Del Potro shows latter's emergence as a new world no.1 side by side Andy Murray, who is also aspiring toe reach the top of the world.

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After the match, a jubilant Del Potro said: “I don't know who is the No. 1 favourite. Djokovic, Murray or Federer can win the tournament. I can tell you, I'm the No. 4 for sure. Anything can happen. I beat Federer, Novak and Andy long time ago, so maybe if I have luck, I can repeat here.”

So let us see how Del Potro fares again world no.1 Novak Djokovic in today's semi finals - is today Djokovic's day to be surprised?

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