World No.1 Rafael Nadal faces Juan Martin Del Potro, Monday June 27th, in Nadal’s quest for his third Wimbledon title. Nadal leads Del Potro 5-3. Wimbledon oddsmakers have Rafael Nadal as a -550 moneyline favourite to beat Juan Martin Del Potro who is listed as a +3500 underdog. Be sure to get your 2011 Wimbledon Odds: Rafael Nadal vs Juan Martin Del Potro Predictions in early.
Defending champion Rafael Nadal is expecting a big challenge against Juan Martin del Potro on Monday. "I think he has a good serve and very good shots from the baseline, I think he's a complete player," said Nadal. "It is always is a big challenge to play against him. He's a very tough opponent and one of the best players of the world. His ranking is much better than what the ranking says today. His level is much better than what the ranking says today. If we talk about level, when he's healthy, he's a top five player. I'm unlucky to have to play against del Potro in the round of 16. But that's what it is, and I have to be playing my best tennis to try to win."
Juan Martin Del Potro, the 2009 US Open titlist, is improving every day. "It's not easy to be top five, but I'm improving my game every day. That's a good sign for the future. But, of course, I want to be at the top as soon as possible. But it's a long, long road. Against [Nadal] you have to play unbelievable tennis. You have to play everything perfectly, and then maybe, you have a little chance. But it's my first time in fourth round in Wimbledon and I want to treasure this moment."
Head to Head: Nadal leads 5-3
2011 ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Madrid Spain Clay R16 Nadal, Rafael W/O
2011 ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Indian Wells CA, U.S.A. Hard S Nadal, Rafael 6-4, 6-4
2009 US Open NY, U.S.A. Hard S Del Potro, Juan Martin 6-2, 6-2, 6-2
2009 ATP World Tour Master 1000 Canada Montréal, Canada Hard Q Del Potro, Juan Martin 7-6(5), 6-1
Rafael Nadal vs Juan Martin Del Potro
When: Monday June 27, 12:00 PM ET
Pick: Nadal -550
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The Bottom Line: Nadal will be tested, but he’ll move on. Be sure to get your 2011 Wimbledon: Rafael Nadal vs Juan Martin Del Potro predictions in early.
