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11:04, 01-Jan-2019
Juan Martin del Potro to miss Australian Open with knee injury
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09:54, 04-Jan-2019
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World number five Juan Martin del Potro has announced his withdrawal from this month's Australian Open as he continues to recover from a kneecap fracture he suffered during a fall at the Shanghai Masters in October.
“Recovery is going great and I will tell you later where I will be making my comeback,” he said on Twitter.
“Unfortunately it won't happen in Australia, I'll miss you @AustralianOpen, but I'm happy with my progress.”
Del Potro announces his withdrawal from Australia Open in English and Spanish via Twitter.
Del Potro announces his withdrawal from Australia Open in English and Spanish via Twitter.
Injuries are nothing new for the 30-year-old Argentine, who has been sidelined by wrist injuries that have required numerous surgeries throughout his career.
Juan Martin del Potro injured his knee during the match against Borna Coric of Croatia at the Shanghai Masters on October 11, 2018. /VCG Photo
Juan Martin del Potro injured his knee during the match against Borna Coric of Croatia at the Shanghai Masters on October 11, 2018. /VCG Photo
The hard-hitting del Potro was healthy for most of 2018 and had a career resurgence, winning the Indian Wells title in March before reaching the U.S. Open final in September.
Source(s): Reuters