Del Potro beats Raonic to reach Miami Open semis

Miami March 29 (IANS) Argentina s Juan Martin Del Potro edged out Canadian Milos Raonic in a closely fought quarter-final match at the Miami Open tennis tournament here.

The Argentine who won the previous ATP tournament in Indian Wells on Wednesday prevailed over the Canadian 5-7 7-6 7-6 winning two crucial tie-breaks to qualify for the semi-finals where he will face John Isner of the US reports Efe.

"It was great tennis a great battle and I think we both enjoyed the game. I m so glad I m still alive (in the tournament)" Del Potro said.

With the win the world number 6 has extended his unbeaten run to 15 matches.

"I m thinking about my last effort of the trip that it could be my last match but I always have another chance after tomorrow. I m glad with my level of tennis and of course I want to be in the final " Del Potro added.

Del Potro will play Isner on Friday for a place in the final.

--IANS
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