Join the tennishead CLUB and receive £250/$350 of FREE GEAR including ASICS Gel-Resolution 8 trainers, shorts, shirt & socks; Keep up to date with the breaking news & tennis action at our tennis news section; Win amazing prizes … ... Juan Martin Del Potro was still hesitant back then; he had to choose either tennis or football. Tennis player Juan Martin del Potro has said he is likely to retire due to a knee injury. He beat Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer back-to-back to win the 2009 U.S. Open and … Let’s trust in Del Potro’s fighting spirit to see him on a tennis court sooner than later. Del Potro can still produce good levels of topspin when he needs to, but his main go-to forehand is the flat one. - Juan Martin del Potro doubted whether he would ever return to the peak of tennis despite stunning fourth seed Stan Wawrinka to reach the Wimbledon last-32. Juan Martín del Potro was born in Tandil, Argentina to parents Daniel del Potro, who played semi-professional rugby in Argentina, and Patricia, a teacher. The former world number three, who has not fully recovered from a series of knee injuries, said on his Instagram page that he was in Chicago and would undergo knee surgery on Tuesday. Playing just his fourth match of the year on clay, del Potro defeated Nishikori for the fifth time in six meetings. The men’s singles tennis event at the Tokyo Olympics begins on July 24. Despite the aging demographics in tennis, Nadal, two years older at 29, said he wasn’t sure if del Potro could climb all the way back to the Grand Slam winner’s circle. He hasn’t played since June 2019 due to his right knee problems. Since liftng the US Open trophy in 2009, he has had a combined eight surgeries for wrist and knee problems. But they had no chance against a big Argentine named Juan Martin del Potro. Del Potro Forehand Grip. 1 Djokovic and the often injured Del Potro. But currently, the player will compete in the Argentine Open 2022 and play in the round of 32 against Federico Delbonis.. His current ranking according to the Association of Tennis Professionals is World No.757 although his highest ranking was World … Del Potro aims to enter events in February as the start of a comeback. Tennis Plays 2016 ( US Open weeks away) ... Tennis Plays 2016 ( US … In the mid-90s, he was the one who saw 6-year-old Del Potro play tennis for the first time with Independiente de Tandil, an average town’s club in the Buenos Aires Province. Former US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro said Saturday his comeback next week after two and a half years of injury is "more a farewell than a return" to tennis. Juan Martin Del Potro d Novak Djokovic 7-6 (4), 7-6 (2) When the singles draw was released everyone in the tennis world locked eyes on the match between the World No. You could argue that excellence in this sport is more impressive than in, say, football, simply because the talent pool is so much deeper and more widespread. The Argentine has been sidelined since hurting his knee in the first round at Queen's Club in June 2019 and has already had three surgeries on the injury. In January 2010, he reached a career-high ranking of World No. Juan Martin del Potro will undergo a fourth surgery on his right knee, with hopes of returning in time for the Tokyo Olympics in July. Juan Martín del Potro who won the 2009 US Open says he is likely to retire from professional tennis after playing tournaments in Buenos Aires this week and then in. He has been plagued with injuries almost all through his career. But Gulbis was up to the daunting task and overpowered Del Potro, a former semifinalist at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club. The Argentine has accepted a wildcard to play in next week’s Buenos Aires Open while he has also signed up for the Rio Open, which gets underway on February 14. Current Sports/Free Picks. International and Other Sports Forum . I think Del Potro has a better serve and better forehand as well as more power in his shots. Should read +266 on that 2nd set Del Potro is the late play trying to wait til last min. READ: Emotional Del Potro ends wait for Roland Garros semifinal. Juan Martin del Potro made his 2019 season debut last week at the Delray Beach Open. Juan Martin del Potro announces that he will retire from professional tennis after next week's Argentina Open. BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Former U.S Open champion Juan Martin del Potro will undergo another operation on his right knee this week, but still hopes to … Live Scores; News; ... a trailblazer whose fire is still burning strong By TENNIS.com May 01, 2022. Former US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro said Saturday his comeback next week after two and a half years of injury is "more a farewell than a return" to tennis. Former U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro said he almost quit tennis after a succession of wrist injuries but still hopes he can regain his … 6 but is playing well enough after all his injuries and challenges to dream bigger. But he at least managed to say goodbye while playing a match, which the Argentine did in front of the home crowd in Buenos Aires on Tuesday night. Juan Martin del Potro has undergone knee surgery for the fourth time but retains hope of playing at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Federer blasted 10 … Juan Martin del Potro owns a 15-7 record at the Mutua Madrid Open. That's more than respectable, because at age 28 Delpo is 16 months younger than any of them. The worst part is that he is bankrupted and Tennis is the only thing he knows. It is the news that the tennis community has been waiting to hear as Juan Martin del Potro has announced he is set to finally make his return to competitive tennis. 9. Former U.S Open champion Juan Martin del Potro will undergo another operation on his right knee this week, but said Monday he still hopes to play at the Tokyo Olympics. The Argentine still enjoys playing tennis. Juan Martin del Potro is set to be back on a tennis court at the Argentina Open in Buenos Aires. Juan Martín del Potro is a professional tennis player born on September 23, 1988. Juan Del Potro rallied after a massive rain interruption on Friday night, defeating Swedish top seed Robin Soderling 6—4, 7—5 to reach the semi—finals of the Estoril Open. Who knows what the future holds for the big friendly Argentine. Juan Martin Del Potro will continue his comeback from a fourth knee surgery at US Open next week. BUENOS AIRES: Former US Open champion Juan Martín del Potro will undergo another operation on his right knee this week, but said he still hopes to … Del Potro has had four surgeries on his knee in the years since playing in his last tournament, the most recent of which came this March. Today was the real test though, with a resurgent Del Potro coming off a strong win vs Thanasi Kokkinakis in the first round. He is an Argentine who is the current highest-ranked Argentine player in the world. The towering Argentine was number four in the world and a US Open champion in 2009 before four wrist surgeries -- including three in the last two years -- pushed him to the brink of quitting. Del Potro won his only Major in New York 12 years ago, he hopes to return to competitive action in 2022. Ever since then, he is yet to return to the court. The former US Open champion has taken a wildcard to play in … But Murray has better variety and movement and a better backhand. Juan Martín del Potro, who won the 2009 U.S. Open, says he is likely to retire from professional tennis after playing tournaments in Buenos Aires this week and then in Rio de Janeiro. It is still not an easy moment for Juan Martin Del Potro. Despite the many challengers he has faced, the 32-year-old remains optimistic about the future. That aside the pro-tennis player was or should I is branded as one of … "I've been sleeping with pain for two-and-a-half years. He expects to be back on the courts for the Tokyo Olympics. ... May 3rd, 2020 - the article was evidently meant to sugar coat roger s defeat to del potro and play down rafa s win this sort of … He underwent four right knee surgeries (June 2019, January 2020, August 2020 and March 2021) [179] and withdrew from the Tokyo Olympics in July. I am doing well. The Argentine has accepted a wildcard to play in next week’s Buenos Aires Open while he has also signed up for the Rio Open, which gets underway on February 14. “(The doctor) knows I want to play tennis again and be able to play the Olympics, so we agreed that surgery should be done as soon as possible.” The 32-year-old Del Potro beat Roger Federer in the 2009 U.S. Open final for his only Grand Slam title but his career has been blighted by a number of long-term injuries since. It is the news that the tennis community has been waiting to hear as Juan Martin del Potro has announced he is set to finally make his return to competitive tennis. 1) Soccer Took A Backseat: As a child, Del Potro reportedly would only play tennis when he wasn't playing soccer. Gulbis served big and showed off his baseline power to win the first two sets 64 64. Mutua Madrid Open. Tennis' Big Three of Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic were all part of the semifinals at the 2009 U.S. Open. Nine years ago, del Potro was at the top of the tennis world. “I’m excited to see what’s next,” said … Del Potro has not played since Queens last year when he re-injured the knee he hurt in Shanghai the previous year. Juan Martin del Potro has shared the devastating news to tennis fans that he will have to undergo a fourth knee operation in the hopes of … Pic: AAP. The tennis tournament at the Tokyo Olympics is scheduled to start July 24. When he won the 2009 US Open he defeated Nadal in the semi-finals and Federer in the final. Overall, del Potro is 17-40 against the Big Four. The tennis tournament at the Tokyo Olympics is scheduled to start July 24. "I'm feeling so, so happy to have made the right decision to play here. La Nacion newspaper has confirmed that the 32-year-old will visit the US Open where he won his first and only major title in 2009. In January 2010, he reached a career-high ranking of World No. It is Gómez whom del Potro credits with turning Tandil into an unlikely tennis power. The Argentine skyscraper Juan Martin del Potro is facing a rough time. Former coach Marcelo Gomez says he is ‘100% sure’ Juan Martin del Potro won’t return to tennis – unless he can once again compete with the best. Juan Martin Del Potro isn’t exactly retiring on his own terms. 4. "Now I'm the worst soccer player you'll ever … 1. Hoping to make it to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the Argentine quit conservative methods of recovery and opted for his third surgery. FILE - In this Wednesday, June 19, 2019, file photo, Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina plays a return to Denis Shapovalov of Canada during the Queens Club tennis tournament in London.