Semifinal Preview: DR vs TB

Dean looking for revenge in a rematch of last year's semifinal!

By Steve England, ESVN - Suffering from atrial fibrillation, a coronary stint, high blood pressure, and a heart attack damaged heart -- Dean will take on the 28-year old Croatian Sensation in a semifinal quest for glory!

In last year's semifinal these two squared off against each other as well.  Dean was effective at preventing Sopcic from gaining net position, but Sopcic's perfection of his "Brown-Eye" maneuver (a retreating two-handed reverse overhead lob) neutralized Dean's lob.  Sopcic gained an additional edge by attacking Dean's 2nd-serve, but the match was still very close!  Each player won 13-games in a match which went three sets!  Sopcic edged Dean 6-3,1-6,6-4 in last year's semifinal.  Will this year be different?  Both players have improved their games considerably!  Dean has honed his skills against the top player's this year, but Sopcic remains undefeated in 2012 tournament play.  Only two matches remain in this year's tournament!  Who will earn the chance to play JT in the finals?  Don't miss this semifinal rematch - Friday, August 31, 12pm, Norwalk Tennis Complex!