[Mark Lenders]

First match for Juan Martin after his lay off to heal his left wrist. Let's hope he returns well.

With that in mind, this match could be a little tricky (ie not a blowout). Brands has a big serve and Delpo is bound to be a bit rusty - it is also worth mentioning Brands reached the semis here last year. Still, Delpo should prevail with a break in each set, or maybe a tiebreak.

[nazzac]

Del Po is straight sets. something like 7-5, 6-3. I reckon the first will be close, but the 2nd will be routine enough for JMDP

[Mark Lenders]

Originally Posted by nazzac

Del Po is straight sets. something like 7-5, 6-3. I reckon the first will be close, but the 2nd will be routine enough for JMDP

I expect something like this too. This might actually be the trickiest match for Delpo in this tournament, facing a big server after a long layoff while still rusty.

He completely owns the two potential finalists from the other half. 6-0 combined H2H against Tipsarevic and Haas, 13-0 in sets, best each of them managed was one 5-7 set, and they've broken Delpo a combined 2 times in 13 sets (one each).

The final should be very straightforward for JMDP, especially if against Haas and the patch isn't very difficult either. This match vs Brands might very well be the trickiest simply because it's the first after a long layoff and against a big server.

[Dead Net Cord]

Talking about the final before R2 match

[The Bulldog]

Delpo in 3. 6-7 7-6 6-1

[Mark Lenders]

Originally Posted by Dead Net Cord

Talking about the final before R2 match

Yup, before the R16 match it's time to talk about the next tournament - Basel -, not about the early rounds of course but the SF against either Federer or Murray

[The Bulldog]

Originally Posted by The Bulldog

Delpo in 3. 6-7 7-6 6-1

Come on!

[Marcoo]

Haven't seen Juan in a long time now, I'm curious how he's doing