Nadal vs Rublev: The young Russian has been riding on a high wave this entire tournament and had a relatively easy Round of 16 match vs Goffin. Nadal, of course, has bludgeoned his way through his opponents with only a few worrisome moments.
Head 2 Head: This will be their first meeting. Check out some interesting stats here Nadal Vs Rublev
Federer vs Del Potro: What a cracker this is going to be. Both have had 5 set battles, both have come back displaying a class of tennis that at times is mind boggling. On paper, this is Federer's match. The last time Del Potro beat Federer was in 2013...
Head 2 Head: This will the the 22nd time the two will meet, with Fed winning 16 of those encounters. More stats here
Querrey vs Anderson:This is going to be a close match. Both players have some of the best serves in the game. Both players have been consistent this year and have made it to the latter stages of many tournaments.
Head 2 Head: They have met 14 times, with Querrey having the slight edge with 8 wins to Anderson's 6. This one could go either way as the stats clearly show
Carenno Busta vs Schwartzman: Another first meeting. This is probably the unexpected match. The novelty of the match in itself is intriguing. I cannot make a call on this one. I haven't watched either one play often enough.
Head 2 Head: First meeting.. for some stats on their careers, take a look here
Ka Pliskova vs Wandeweghe: I think the names here say a lot. I personally love Pliskova's style, and I am hoping she gets through this match. But, Wandeweghe is reaching her potential and is improving steadily. She is playing more aggressively and has the drive to win every match she plays. I want Pliskova to win this one, but I believe it will be a tough game
Head 2 Head: This will be their 5th meeting. Each winning two of their previous encounters. The key to the matches so far has been the first set. This one is even-stevens
Keys vs Kanepi: Another American in the quarters this year. The US is finally getting in more players making it to the latter stages of tournaments, and climbing the ranks (after a rather long hiatus). The last, and only time the two played Kanepi came out the winner. But two years down the line, Madison Keys is a relatively different player with a lot more to offer in terms of her game.
Head to Head: This will be their second encounter, and the first on a hard court. Some more info
V Williams vs Kvitova: Whoa! This has got to be the quarter final to watch. Just reading those names makes it exciting. If you watched Kvitova's last game, it sounds even more engrossing. I can't wait for this one.
Head 2 Head: Kvitova has won 4 of the 5 matches the two have played. The last time they met was in 2014 and it is telling that most of their matches have been 3 setters. This is going to be a battle, like their previous encounters
Stephens vs Sevastova: One of the first matches of Stephens that I watched was the 2013 Australian open when she won. There was something about how she played that match that suggested she could go places. Currently, it is good to see her regain some of the zest and energy. Sevastova's soft hands and skillful mix up of shots is going to be the key to the match - how well will Stephens read her opponents game, and will she have the correct responses?
Head 2 Head: The two have not met previously. Some interesting comparisons here
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