Argentina international, Juan Martin Del Potro was active in the ATP circuit for more than a decade. He did manage to win the 2009 US Open title against the odds but most of his career was hit hard by injuries. After his recent exit from the Argentina Open, he will again undergo knee surgery and try to make a comeback.
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Rafael Nadal also pointed out the greatness of former world no. 3 and said, “I feel sorry for everything that someone like Juan Martín has had to go through in his entire career. He is one of the best tennis players we have seen in recent years” (Translated via Google Translate)
Rafa, sobre Delpo: "Siento pena por todo lo que ha tenido que pasar alguien como Juan Martín en toda su carrera. Es uno de los mejores tenistas que hemos visto en estos últimos años y las lesiones no le dejaron lugar a tener la carrera que todos hubiésemos querido que tenga"
Nadal further added that injuries affected Potro’s career very badly. He mentioned Potro could not reach the heights he might have despite high potential.
"Lo único que le deseo es que sea feliz y que pueda desarrollar su vida personal de una manera agradable y que no tenga que sufrir dolores a diario". @AbiertoTelcel
In above tweet Rafa said, “The only thing I wish for him is that he is happy and that he can develop his personal life in a pleasant way and that he does not have to suffer pain on a daily basis.” (Translated via Google translate)
Juan Martin Del Potro current injury
The spirited Argentine made his comeback to the professional Tennis matches in the home tournament. He had already posted his desire to make a return for Argentina Open and hoped to continue in Rio also.
But his surgically repaired knee will need yet another treatment, this time in Switzerland. Juan has chosen the same clinic where many other Tennis stars like Roger Federer, Stefanos Tsitsipas were treated.
Juan Martin del Potro will undergo another knee surgery, this time in the Rennbahnklinik in Switzerland - the same sports clinic where Federer, Djokovic, Tsitsipas, Fognini and Andujar were treated. Source @sebatorok
After a horrific injury in Oct 2018, Del Potro already had 4 surgeries to repair the fractured knee. He already skipped the 2022 Australian Open and declared his retirement plans after Rio Open. But the current situation and an early exit from the Argentina Open might force him to take a much earlier retreat.
Injury curse for JMDP
Del Potro played in the “Big 3” era but still managed to make his mark in the Tennis world. He defeated Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer to clinch his US Open trophy in 2009, but then started the vicious cycle of injuries.
He started off the 2010 season with a right wrist injury during AAMI Kooyong Classic in Melbourne. With many breaks and treatments, the world no 4 ended the season empty-handed.
Reuters
Tennis – Argentina Open – Men’s Singles. – Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis club, Buenos Aires, Argentina. – February 9, 2022 Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro reacts during his match against Argentina’s Federico Delbonis. Del Potro plays his first game on the circuit since June 2019 REUTERS/Matias Bagliettotro
He made a strong comeback in 2011 winning Davis Cup for the team and Bronze Medal next year. Then in 2013, he felt trouble in his left wrist this time, affecting his game a bit. After repairing both wrists, he did fight his way back into the Tennis world with minor injuries.
But a knee injury in shanghai in 2018 was devastating for the Argentine. After 4 unsuccessful attempts to repair the damage, Del Potro has finally decided to have another surgery.