Juan Martin del Potro’s third round match against Jeremy Chardy had its fair share of highs and lows. In the first two sets, for Del Potro, mostly lows. He hung his head, he sought consolation from a line judge in the form of a hug. Watch!
Later, while running for a shot, Del Potro found himself running into the photographer’s pit. One quick-clicker got this lovely shot.
Looks like we found the lucky photographer who got up close and personal with the Tower of Tandil.
Take a breather, Delpo. You deserve it!
But in the end, Chardy prevailed, upsetting the 6th-seeded Argentine 6-3, 6-3, 6-7, 3-6, 6-3.
(Photos: Getty Images, Reuters; Video: Australian Open)
Cannot believe Del Potro clowned this match up. He looks like he is finding form then loses to Chardy? Unreal.
[...] Upsets that went the distance: [21] Andreas Seppi def. [12] Marin Cilic 6-7(2) 6-3 2-6 6-4 6-2; Jeremy Chardy def. [6] Juan Martin del Potro 6-3, 6-3, 6-7, 3-6, 6-3, despite a hug from a line judge. [...]