Juan Martin del Potro will face Milos Raonic in the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open after the pair came through three-set contests on Friday.
Canada’s Raonic, the 32nd seed, saw off American 18th seed Sam Querrey 7-5 2-6 6-3 in the day’s first quarterfinal in Indian Wells.
Argentine sixth seed Del Potro then made it nine wins in a row as he beat Germany’s Philipp Kohlshreiber 3-6 6-3 6-4 to reach the last four.
“It’s amazing to feel my body almost 100%, free of pain and enjoying playing tennis,” said Del Potro, who arrived in California off the back of winning the title in Acapulco.
“He made me run a lot, so my legs are completely tired, but I played well in the important moments and I’m so happy to be in the semifinals.
“I don’t have nothing to lose after all my wrist surgeries, it’s like a second career for me. I was close to quitting tennis a few years ago and now I’m here, top 10 again and playing good.”
Top seed Roger Federer will take on Croatia’s Borna Coric in the other half of the draw.
W W W W W W W W W@delpotrojuan comes from behind to beat Kohlschreiber 3-6 6-3 6-4 and notch a 9th straight win ????#BNPPO18 pic.twitter.com/VpVqGhQHND
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