Two players go head to head for the 3rd time in their careers and 2nd consecutive year in this tournament.
Del Potro has beaten Youzhny twice.
34th Ranked Youzhny coming back into form after missing significant time in 2012 due to injury.
The surface should not be much of a factor in this one, whereas a traditional clay court would favor Del Potro. This faster, lower-bouncing court will provide Youzhny with more a level playing field, but Del Potro in two tight sets is the pick.
Two players go head to head for the 3rd time in their careers.
Simon has beaten Lopez twice.
Garcia-Lopez is down at No. 94 in the world. World no 12 Simon is heating up after a dismal February stretch.
Simon is a clear favorite on paper but Garcia-Lopez will have the crowd behind him and the underdog's confidence is on the rise. Based on current form, look for Simon to survive in three entertaining sets.