Rafael Nadal vs Juan Martin Del Potr

US OPEN 2018 – Rafael Nadal vs Juan Martin Del Potro MATCH PREVIEW

We have what shapes up to be a very entertaining Semi Final between Rafael Nadal and Del Potro! This is the third time these two meet up at an US Open semi final with the previous meetings ending in Del Potro’s win in 09 and Nadal winning last year. Let’s get into some key facts and betting tips for this match.

Key Facts

Nadal is coming from a very tough 5 set match which went into a 5th set tie breaker as he defeated Dominic Thiem after 5 hours in his last match so fatigue could definitely occur here in the Semi.

Nadal leads the H2H 11-5 over Del Potro. However their H2H on Hard courts is 5-5 meaning Rafa is 6-0 on every other surface, but on hard Del Potro is a lot more tougher to beat for Nadal.

Nadal is 4-1 against Del Potro in Grand Slams. They met in two GS tournaments already this year, Rafa winning both in Roland Garros and Wimbledon. They’re 1-1 against each other on hard courts in a GS however.

Nadal has dropped at least one set in 3 straight matches at the US Open.

Nadal is currently on a 10 match winning streak

Nadal is 15-1 on Hard Courts this year, his only loss coming to Marin Cilic at the AO where he had to retire.

Juan Martin Del Potro has been in incredible form only dropping one set at the US Open this year so far that being to John Isner who was also in fantastic form.

Del Potro has dispatched some very strong competition in dominant fashion at the US Open this year. He beat Verdasco and Coric in straight sets and took out Isner in 4 sets winning 3 straight after falling behind. It’s been a lot tougher for Nadal at the US Open against similar if not below level competition. Del Potro is arguably showing better form at the US Open right now.

Del Potro is 31-6 on Hard Courts this year

Betting Tips

Well, both of these players are playing tremendously this year. Nadal is having one of his best years of his legendary career while same could be said about Del Potro. Yes Nadal is 11-5 in H2H and 4-1 in GS against Del Potro, however most of that is because Nadal is far superior on other surfaces like Clay. On Hard, it’s a completely different story. Del Potro always goes toe to toe with Rafa he’s literally tied in every aspect when they meet on Hard with Rafa. Del Potro also seems to be showing better form right now at the US Open and although Rafa has this winning streak and incredible record on hard this year, Del Potro at 2.30 is definitely worth the try especially given the fact that Nadal is coming off a 5 hour match just 2 days ago and if this goes the distance the fatigue could definitely set in for Rafa more. In our eyes this match is 50/50 and it could go all the way. Del Potro win at 2.30 and over 40.5 Games at 1.90 since this match has potential to have tie breaks and 5 sets (Odds based on TonyBet) are our tipped picks for this match.

Match Odds (TonyBet)

Rafael Nadal Win – 1.67

Juan Martin Del Potro Win – 2.30