Serena winning the WTA Istanbul was not much of the headlines as everyone knew she would win. But Del Potro beating Federer at ATP Basel Sunday evening was really a flashy and juicy headlines which not only stunned Roger Federer but also everyone else, specially the tennis lovers.
The Basel win by the 8th ranked Argentinian Juan Martin Del Potro is one of the major upset for the world no.1 Swiss Roger Federer who was eying the Basel title for a sixth time. Having lost first set to the Argentinian 4-6, Federer struck back to win the second set 7-6. But it was the third set which showed strong resilience by Potro to stand to the ground and did not allow the world no.1 intimidate him and won the third set 7-6(7-3) to win the Basel indoor tennis.
Del Potro later remarked that it was an honour to be on the court with Federer, and a great moment to share with him.
Photo Credit: Keystone/Georgios Kefalas
Photo Credit: Keystone/Georgios Kefalas
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