Juan Martin del Potro is back
Juan Martin del Potro’s career is one that could be turned into a blockbuster movie. Clinching the 2009 US Open title, many sense that the tall Argentine would become one of the greatest players on the tour. He certainly had the weapons with a blistering backhand, but what he didn’t have was luck. A series of wrist injury setbacks and operations almost resulted in del Potro’s retirement before he triumphantly returned to the tour in February this year.
Unlike players of the past who have struggled to get back to their best after their injury lay-off, del Potro has grown in confidence and ability on the court. This was best displayed at the Rio Olympics, when he casually began his campaign with a win over Djokovic. His win over the world No.1 wasn’t just luck, the Argentine also edged Rafael Nadal out in a three-hour marathon.
Once again the army of del Potro fans is excited that their man is starting to return to the form that took him to fourth in the world. It isn’t just the fans that are admiring his mighty comeback to the tour. Andy Murray, who defeated del Potro in the Rio final, has also praised his rival.
“It’s amazing that he has come back from it (the wrist injury), but also to get to the level he is playing.” Murray said about del Potro.
As long as that troublesome wrist lasts, del Potro seems destined to return back to the top of the game. An unsurprising outcome considering he has already defeated Djokovic, Nadal, Stan Wawrinka and Dominic Thiem this season.
