Del Potro survives Verdasco test, seals spot in US Open 4th round
With the backing of a vocal contingent of Argentinian fans under the lights at the Arthur Ashe stadium, Del Potro held off a stern challenge from 31st seed Verdasco to ultimately prevail in straight sets 7-5, 7-6 (8), 6-3 on Friday. The game was littered with long, gruelling rallies in which the Argentine...