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Miami Open: Del Potro puts health over winning
Miami, March 24 (IANS) Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro said he was tired after winning the Indian Wells tennis tournament at Acapulco, Mexico, and wouldn’t mind taking it easy in the ongoing Miami Open.
The Argentinian said it was important for him to stay fit for the rest of the season but that he was doing the best he could because Miami was an important tournament, reports EFE news agency.
“I’m tired, its taking a toll on me because I have been playing many matches and been on tour for a long time,” del Potro told reporters on Friday after defeating Dutch Robin Haase 6-4, 5-7, 6-2, in a match where he displayed visible signs of exhaustion.
He also acknowledged persistent minor pains were bothering him and reiterated that his main aim for the season was to take care of his body.
“Miami is an important tournament, but whatever happens, it will be fine for me, because if I have to stop I’ll have a well-deserved break and continue playing too,” he said.
The Argentinian will now face Japanese Kei Nishikori (26), who beat Australian John Millman 7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-3 on Friday.
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The left-handed batsman from Haryana is garnering praise from all quarters for the way he’s finishing games regularly in the most exciting IPL season.
Gavaskar reckons Tewatia’s whirlwind knock in Sharjah (in IPL 2020) where he smashed West Indies pacer Sheldon Cottrell for five sixes in an over, gave him the confidence that he belongs to the big stage.
Speaking on Cricket Live on Star Sports, Gavaskar said, “That assault on Sheldon Cottrell in Sharjah gave him the belief to do the impossible and the confidence that he belongs here. We saw the impossible (he did with the bat) the other day as well. There’s no twitching or touching the pads (which shows a batter’s nervousness) when he bats in the death overs. He just waits for the ball to be delivered and plays his shots. He’s got all the shots in the book, but most importantly his temperament to stay cool in a crisis is brilliant.”
Gavaskar has also nicknamed the 28-year-old cricketer the ‘ice-man’ and lauded Tewatia’s ability to remain unruffled during the tense moments.
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