DEL POTRO LOSES IN PARIS, FAILS TO QUALIFY FOR ATP FINALS IN LONDON
John Isner stayed on course going back spot at the ATP Finals by beating Juan Martin del Potro 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-4 in the Paris Masters quarterfinals on Friday.The American was the runner-up this past year and must win the tournament to achieve the finals in London this month.
"I've given myself a very good shot to qualify," Isner said. "But it's planning to be very tough."Meanwhile, top-ranked Rafael Nadal pulled out with the right knee injury, and hopes to be fit to lead the London field.Losing ended del Potro's hopes of reaching London. The Argentine needed seriously to win to guarantee his place.
"I've given myself a very good shot to qualify," Isner said. "But it's planning to be very tough."Meanwhile, top-ranked Rafael Nadal pulled out with the right knee injury, and hopes to be fit to lead the London field.Losing ended del Potro's hopes of reaching London. The Argentine needed seriously to win to guarantee his place.
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