Juan Martin del Potro, the former world number 3 and Major champion, is gearing up for a comeback to professional tennis after struggling with a knee injury for the past few years. Having played only one match since Queens 2019, del Potro is determined to test his knee in the upcoming months to see how it responds and extend his injury-plagued career. His ultimate goal is to compete at the US Open this summer, a tournament that holds a special place in his heart.
Despite undergoing four surgeries, del Potro has been unable to make a successful return to the sport. He experienced an emotional farewell match in Buenos Aires last year, where he lost to his compatriot Federico Delbonis in the Argentina Open first round. Del Potro has been dealing with a severe knee injury since October 2018, which halted his dream run in Shanghai and ruined his progress at Queen’s 2019.
Del Potro has a breakthrough season in 2008, winning four titles and finishing inside the top-8 with an ATP Finals berth. He won his first and only Major crown at the 2009 US Open, beating Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in back-to-back encounters to embrace tennis glory at a young age. Although he struggled with wrist issues in the coming years, del Potro had two solid seasons in 2017 and 2018, using his potential for the last time ahead of his severe knee injuries that ended his career.
Despite the challenges, del Potro remains optimistic and is working hard every day to overcome his injury. He has left the window open for a possible comeback and plans to start training soon to see how his leg responds. Picking up a racquet and seeing how he feels is never a problem for him. He believes he still has plenty of time and is hopeful that he can make a successful comeback to competitive tennis.