Juan Martín Del Potro avanzó a tercera ronda en Australia

The result was mixed for Argentina at the Australian Open, as Juan Martín del Potro advanced further in the competition, while David Nalbandian fell under controversy and subsequently left the tournament in Melbourne.

The player from Tandil confidently beat Slovene Blaz Kavcic, in a total of three sets (6-4, 7-5, 6-3), in Melbourne, moving him forward in the Australian Open.

Del Potro, who has plummeted to 11th place ATP ranking had recently resigned to play the first round of the Davis Cup next Feb 10 to 12 against Germany

In the next instance, Juan Martín Del Potro will face Yeng Hsung, from Taiwan.

Meanwhile a furious David Nalbandian was eliminated after his game against American John Isner 4-6, 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (7-5 el tie break) y 10-8, in the second round of the Australian Open today

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