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ACAPULCO, MEXICO – MARCH 01: Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina celebrates during the match between Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina and Dominic Thiem of Austria as part of the Telcel ATP Mexican Open 2018 on March 01, 2018 in Acapulco, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images,)

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ACAPULCO, MEXICO – MARCH 01: Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina celebrates during the match between Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina and Dominic Thiem of Austria as part of the Telcel ATP Mexican Open 2018 on March 01, 2018 in Acapulco, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images,)
Juan Martin del Potro is back! The former US Open champion is making a comeback on the court after more than two and a half years. The towering Argentine has been plagued with injuries throughout his illustrious career. However, the last few years have been the worst with knee and wrist injuries.
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The 33-year-old last played at the Queen’s Club in London in 2019. He had to withdraw from that tournament in the second round after injuring his right knee. Since then, he has had two surgeries which have kept him out of action.

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SHANGHAI, CHINA – OCTOBER 11: Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina talks to the trainer as he is forced to retire due to injury against Borna Coric of Croatia during third round of the 2018 Rolex Shanghai Masters match on Day 5 at Qi Zhong Tennis Centre on October 11, 2018 in Shanghai, China.(Photo by Fred Lee/Getty Images)
The former World Number 3 is making a comeback at the Argentina Open. He will take on fellow countryman Federico Delbonis in the opening round.
Juan Martin del Potro Vs Federico Delbonis match tickets sold out
The former US Open winner had hinted at a possible retirement and stated that his appearance at the Argentina Open will be more of a ‘farewell’ rather than a ‘comeback’. Thus, it is highly likely that it will be his final tournament in front of his home crowd.
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The fans are leaving no stones unturned to watch the tennis star back in action. With huge anticipation surrounding his comeback (or rather farewell), no tickets are left for del Potro’s opener at Buenos Aires.
No tickets left for del Potro's opener at Buenos Aires, which is against fellow Argentine Delbonis.https://t.co/ISKZmGAXvz
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Juan Martin del Potro had received a wildcard entry to participate in his ‘home’ tournament. “It will be very special to come back to the tour in Buenos Aires,” del Potro had said ahead of his first-round match. Additionally, he has also accepted a wildcard at the ATP 500 Rio Open.

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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – AUGUST 14. Silver medalist Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina waves during the medal ceremony for the men’s singles on Day 9 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Tennis Centre on August 14, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Can del Potro stage a dramatic comeback on his return to tennis? Let us know your views in the comments below.
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