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   Wednesday, 22 January, 2003, 02:57 GMT
Gamewatch: Schuettler v Nalbandian
All the action as the 31st seed, Germany's Rainer Schuettler gets the better of 10th seed David Nalbandian of Argentina.

Schuettler 6-3 5-7 6-1 6-0 Nalbandian


Game-by-game updates:

Fourth set:

Schuettler 6-3 5-7 6-1 6-0 Nalbandian
Although Nalbandian led 40-30, Schuettler came back with three points in a row with the Argentine netting on match point to give his opponent a superb victory.

Schuettler 6-3 5-7 6-1 5-0 Nalbandian
Despite initially being in control of the game, Schuettler has to save a break point before inching ever-closer to victory.

Schuettler 6-3 5-7 6-1 4-0 Nalbandian
Schuettler continues to find excellent length with his shots and he claims the double break after Nalbandian nets a forehand.

Schuettler 6-3 5-7 6-1 3-0 Nalbandian
Schuettler looks well in control as he takes his seventh game in a row to move further ahead.

Schuettler 6-3 5-7 6-1 2-0 Nalbandian
Things are looking grim for Nalbandian as another double fault hands the game to Schuettler.

Schuettler 6-3 5-7 6-1 1-0 Nalbandian
Schuettler starts the set very positively serving a love game and showing his intention from the start.

Third set:

Schuettler 6-3 5-7 6-1 Nalbandian
A delicate drop shot sets up a third set point for Schuettler and he clinches the game with a cross court shot which Nalbandian cannot reach.

Schuettler 6-3 5-7 5-1 Nalbandian
Schuettler is well in control of the set and piles the pressure on Nalbandian again with a confident hold of serve.

Schuettler 6-3 5-7 4-1 Nalbandian
Nalbandian's woes continue with a double fault at a key time which gives Schuettler the double break.

Schuettler 6-3 5-7 3-1 Nalbandian
Nalbandian continues to try the drop shot which Schuettler is coping well with and the German holds serve without too much difficulty.

Schuettler 6-3 5-7 2-1 Nalbandian
Despite leading 40-0, Nalbandian allows Schuettler back into the game before winning his first game of the set.

Schuettler 6-3 5-7 2-0 Nalbandian
The errors keep mounting up on both sides but it is Schuettler who holds serve to extend his advantage.

Schuettler 6-3 5-7 1-0 Nalbandian
Another poor service game by Nalbandian hands it to his opponent and puts the pressure on the Argentine straight away.

Second set:

Schuettler 6-3 5-7 Nalbandian
A double fault by Schuettler sets up two set points for Nalbandian and another double hands the Argentine the second set to level it up.

Schuettler 6-3 5-6 Nalbandian
Nalbandian recovers from his mistakes of the previous game to hold his serve to 15 and go ahead in the set again.

Schuettler 6-3 5-5 Nalbandian
Schuettler wins four consecutive points to steady his nerves but Nalbandian makes a couple of unforced errors to gift it to his opponent.

Schuettler 6-3 4-5 Nalbandian
Nalbandian's mini-revival continues as he holds his serve while Schuettler struggles.

Schuettler 6-3 4-4 Nalbandian
A double fault by Schuettler gives his opponent a glimmer of hope and he is able to capitalise when the German sends a forehand long over the line.

Schuettler 6-3 4-3 Nalbandian
A big game for Nalbandian to win and he succeeds to keep him in touch with his opponent.

Schuettler 6-3 4-2 Nalbandian
The frustration is starting to show on the face of Nalbandian as he commits errors to allow Schuettler consolidate his break.

Schuettler 6-3 3-2 Nalbandian
Schuettler gets the first break of the second set when Nalbandian nets a backhand after the German has two break points.

Schuettler 6-3 2-2 Nalbandian
Nalbandian earns a break point with a pacy crosscourt forehand but Schuettler comes up with a good first serve to save it. Schuettler then benefits from a lucky net cord to level up the set again.

Schuettler 6-3 1-2 Nalbandian
Nalbandian takes the game despite some good shots from Schuettler.

Schuettler 6-3 1-1 Nalbandian
The German holds for the first time in the second set with some powerful groundstrokes.

Schuettler 6-3 0-1 Nalbandian
Schuettler continues to look sharper and faster than his opponent, but nets from the back of the court on 40-30 as Nalbandian holds serve.

First set:

Schuettler 6-3 Nalbandian
The German drops the first point before closing out the first set in 27 minutes.

Schuettler 5-3 Nalbandian
Nalbandian races through his own love game, but Schuettler is still serving for the set.

Schuettler 5-2 Nalbandian
Nalbandian struggles to find his range on shots down the line as Schuettler holds his serve to love for a three-game lead.

Schuettler 4-2 Nalbandian
The German capitalises on some flashes of frustration by Nalbandian to gain two break points, winning on the first.

Schuettler 3-2 Nalbandian
Another unforced error at the net by Nalbandian for 30-15 helps Schuettler back into the lead.

Schuettler 2-2 Nalbandian
The Argentine streaks away to 40-0 before being distracted by a late call, but still holds comfortably.

Schuettler 2-1 Nalbandian
Schuettler recovers from 0-30 and gains advantage with a beautiful cross-court drop shot before winning on an unforced error from Nalbandian.

Schuettler 1-1 Nalbandian
Nalbandian has to work a little harder than Schuettler on his opening service game, but holds to level the set.

Schuettler 1-0 Nalbandian
The German makes a solid start to his first Grand Slam quarter-final, holding his serve with ease.

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