US Open 2018 QF: (4) Juan Martín del Potro vs (11) John Isner

[Fedeonic]

We reach the last eight and we get a more than interesting match between Johns, Isner trying to reach his first US Open SF and del Potro vying to reach a third one at Flushing Meadows. Juan Martín leads 7-4 in the H2H, but the last 6 matches went 3 for each side. Schedule to be announced.

 

[Milehigh5280]

DelPo in four. 7-6 6-7 7-6 6-4

 

[The Green Mile]

Del Potro in four, no TBs obviously...

 

[70後]

Isner in 4. I've been pro Isner this whole USO anyway.

 

[Sentinel]

Potro in 3 or 4.

 

[Sport]

Close to call. Del Potro is the obvious favorite, but the match will likely be decided in a few details in the tie-breaks.

Delpo in 4 or 5 is my prediction.

 

[Rafa the King]

Del Potro in 4. 6-3 6-7 7-6 6-4

 

[Red Rick]

Del Potro is so solid in Slams outside Australia. He knows this is his best shot at the 2nd Slam.

 

[TahoeTennis]

Isner peaking just right.

He's got the serve and the crowd.

 

[mightyrick]

This match is extremely difficult to call. It seems like it is almost 50-50. Both guys seem to be playing great.

The only possible edge I can give is to Isner. He's got the home crowd behind him. And I think Isner, by playing Raonic in his prior match, is much better prepared for the Del Potro matchup. Whereas, Coric was a terrible lead-in to playing Isner.

Isner in 4.

 

[underground]

Delpo is the third seed.

 

[Bukmeikara]

Del Toro is playing Isner but his hammer is already flying towards the Bull''s head.

 

[Druss]

JMDP all the way to the title...unless Federer has a say.

 

[TheGhostOfAgassi]

Isner peaking just right.

He's got the serve and the crowd.

Are you sure he gets the crowd?

I really hope so!

Vamos Isner

 

[AndyM]

No it's New York lot of argentinians there will definitely be a mix crowd maybe more support for del Potro

 

[Hippolyta]

Isners wife is due to have a baby very soon.I don't know where abouts in the USA they live
but he has said that no way will he miss the birth.(Understandably )so Del Potro may get a walkover

 

[dgold44]

We reach the last eight and we get a more than interesting match between Johns, Isner trying to reach his first US Open SF and del Potro vying to reach a third one at Flushing Meadows. Juan Martín leads 7-4 in the H2H, but the last 6 matches went 3 for each side. Schedule to be announced.

Del po in 4
He has far superior groundies

 

[rainingaces]

Delpo will be consistently aggressive unlike Isner's last few opponents. Isner won't have chance to pressure Del Potro enough to win.

 

[Freddy Cat]

I'm praying for an Isner vs Nadal SF, as I really loved how Isner implemented a full-on serve and volley strategy vs Raonic in that fifth set, when Raonic was returning a mile behind the baseline. If he did this against Nadal, he'd make him very uncomfortable on return.

While I'd love to see Isner continue to implement that tactic, I don't see that as likely against DelPo, who doesn't really stand back to take on John's serve. Maybe the high bounce on these courts will make a difference. Isner's going to be feeling really confident going into this match. I expect it to be tight.

 

[3fees]

Isner v Del Potro, This could be a tough match for either one...I'll be swiss in this one neutralite..

Cheers
3Fees

 

[MatsPhilander]

DP in five-all five will go to breakers.

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

I am rooting for del Potro and predicting he will win in 4 sets. Didn't know about Isner's baby situation - when is the baby due?

I am glad this is the first matchup of the day, during the height of the heat... it already feels like 100 degrees today, unfortunately ):

 

[True Fanerer]

Let's go Big John!

Isner in 4.

Maybe 5.

 

[icedevil0289]

please del potro take out the trash

 

[DRII]

Isner peaking just right.

He's got the serve and the crowd.

not so sure about that...

 

[True Fanerer]

2nd serve ace after foot fault lol.

 

[NoleFam]

Brad Gilbert just said this is the hottest day he has ever seen at the USO since the day Nishikori beat Djokovic in the QF in 2014.

 

[Bellucci]

Delpo in 3. He needs a quick match to have a chance against Nadal or Thiem.

 

[3fees]

Its on

Cheers
3Fees

 

[Red Rick]

Just looking at Marko Djokovic in the 1st round of Seville. Won 3 qualies matches easily as a 5-1 underdog lol.

Technique makes me doubt they're related lol

 

[Athique Rehman]

I actually think Isner will win this tbh. 7-6 7-6 3-6 6-4

 

[True Fanerer]

Isner taking advantage of Delpo BH by coming in and putting away volleys. That's going to be a problem for Delpo.

 

[Athique Rehman]

Isner's BH. What am I seeing? This is unreal.

 

[Athique Rehman]

Del Po FH on the run...............

 

[Red Rick]

Wrath of God unleashed.

Bow before the Gods you mortal ****

 

[True Fanerer]

Delpo with a sick FH.

 

[Red Rick]

Isner's BH. What am I seeing? This is unreal.

Isner has this random thing where can goat any groundstroke he gets in position for when he wants to, but rarely goes for it.

 

[abmk]

amazing defense to offense from delpo !

 

[Poisoned Slice]

For the lads.

 

[3fees]

2nd serve isner 120 mph

Cheers
3Fees

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Gotta love it. Faith in your weapons.

 

[Red Rick]

Trademark Isner bottom of net return

 

[Red Rick]

This is what slow courts do

They let slow trolls retrieve ****

Meanwhile, Delpo's racket head control on the forehand is so underrated

 

[TripleATeam]

Google said at the start of 4-4, JMDP had won a total of 5 receiving points and Isner had won 4? Is this true?

Haven't started watching yet.

 

[True Fanerer]

It's so hot that Isner is on his 3rd cap through 8 games.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Brilliant. Nice return to set it up then boom.

 

[Red Rick]

God I hate that tweener ball bounce of Isner so ****ing much

 

[True Fanerer]

Clutch from Isner.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Courier ''boy, that's good.'' And it was.

 

[skyline]

I see we're barreling towards TB as expected.