Four months after his left wrist injury, Juan Martin Del Potro is practicing

[La Grande]

Great player, miss watching him on the tour.
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The Argentine, who hasn't played since Miami when he lost to Vasek Pospiil in three sets, is believed to be finally stepping out of his injury days and he has revealed that he is looking forward to an injury free season.

Del Potro is as motivated as ever and wrote about his recovery process one month go. The World No. 581, who was fourth in 2010, played only four matches this year: one in Miami and three in Sydney on January. He assured that will play US Open next year.

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Look at the forehand. Channeling his inner Roger? (This might be an old pic but oh well)

 

[Minion]

Would be good to see hairy bob back on tour

 

[MichaelNadal]

Alright now Wolverine

 

[Mainad]

All the very best to him and I hope I'm wrong but it seems we've been here too many times and the optimism over his comebacks has always ended up misplaced.

So frankly, I'm not holding my breath!

 

[Enga]

I hope hes back, ATP needs someone to shake things up, hopefully give Djokovic a challenge

 

[SpinToWin]

Alright now Wolverine

What? His wrists are made out of adamantium now??

GOAT material right there

 

[NatF]

Good luck to him. I worry he will never be the same but as long as he can compete it will be a blessing.

I miss the thunder of his forehand.

 

[Surion]

Such a shame that his body isn't suited to the exertions of a tennispro. He could be a serious opponent for Novak...

Same with Haas, tremendous talent, but no body to support that.

 

[DerekNoleFam1]

Hope the big fella is back next year, and slowly gets back to the Top 10 where he belongs.

 

[Jaitock1991]

Do I understand correctly that his injury is only affecting his 2hbh? I can't help but wonder how his results would turn out if he'd switched to a 1hbh, and spent all the time he's been injured working on that. Not saying he'd won anything. Not even saying he'd be top 100. But it would be very interesting to see.

 

[Jaitock1991]

Great news btw.

 

[vanioMan]

That's great news

Also, Roger Chesthairerer clearly approves of this photo.

 

[Deleted member 307496]

Good luck to him. I worry he will never be the same but as long as he can compete it will be a blessing.

I miss the thunder of his forehand.

I think he could crack the top 20 again, and from there who knows.

 

[NatF]

I think he could crack the top 20 again, and from there who knows.

Top 20 is the most I expect right now. I can imagine him doing a Ferrero, coming back to the 20 for a while but never the top 10. Able to occasionally play great tennis like before.

 

[Fedinkum]

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I hope Juan gets his mojo back in 2016.

 

[Noleberic123]

I actually really miss delpo

 

[Omega_7000]

Let's hope he stays healthy this time. He still has time to make another run plus he doesn't as much mileage either.

 

[Alien]

He is only playing slices, not double handers. So really not testing the wrist yet.

 

[Alien]

I think he could crack the top 20 again, and from there who knows.

He cracked once again into top 10, he can clearly do it again... If cured.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Alright now Wolverine

More like Sabretooth

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Del Potro coming back to be the man who topples Djokovic...?

 

[Nathaniel_Near]

@Hitman

Yes, definitely.

 

[Seth]

I don't understand why his god just couldn't fix his injury for him instantly instead of waiting over a year. Maybe change his god would be a good start?

Whoa now! Try not to cut us with your edge!

 

[Rogie500]

Do I understand correctly that his injury is only affecting his 2hbh? I can't help but wonder how his results would turn out if he'd switched to a 1hbh, and spent all the time he's been injured working on that. Not saying he'd won anything. Not even saying he'd be top 100. But it would be very interesting to see.

I hurt my off hand wrist and it affects a lot more than youd think, tossing on your serve, and bringing the racquet back . Not sure he would be top 100, I think he would get some wins but not top 100.

 

[Mainad]

Del Potro coming back to be the man who topples Djokovic...?

Better than he ever was before you mean?

 

[tennisaddict]

I think he could crack the top 20 again, and from there who knows.

Whatever is Berdych's ranking he can do one better.

So, I say top 5 if the injury has healed in some form.

 

[Jaitock1991]

I hurt my off hand wrist and it affects a lot more than youd think, tossing on your serve, and bringing the racquet back . Not sure he would be top 100, I think he would get some wins but not top 100.

Good point.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Del Potro coming back to be the man who topples Djokovic...?

Lol please. No one is taking Djokovic down but time.

 

[gn]

I love the outfit with lot of hair and random cloth.

 

[JRAJ1988]

You know what they say about hairy men? Well I don't..

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Better than he ever was before you mean?

We'll find out, won't we?

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Lol please. No one is taking Djokovic down but time.

No faith?

 

[MichaelNadal]

No faith?

I'm just judging by what's in front of my face. If I see a reason to be hopeful, I'll be hopeful

 

[okdude1992]

Still holding out a sliver of hope for the miracle comeback. Delpo to win a slam once again

Nah in all seriousness, I hope he can just play without injury again

 

[Nathaniel_Near]

Still holding out a sliver of hope for the miracle comeback. Delpo to win a slam once again

Nah in all seriousness, I hope he can just play without injury again

I doubt del Potro can even sustain top level player for a particularly long time ever again. Let's imagine just for a moment that he can become fit enough to have one final burst. He could then go all out at a Slam and leave his wrists out there on the court after warming up some serious form for a few months, then bow out after halting Djokovics CYGS bid. His wrists can literally fall to the floor after his last 178 mph backhand winner for the US Open title.


Cue a Hollywood film.

 

[gn]

Still holding out a sliver of hope for the miracle comeback. Delpo to win a slam once again

Nah in all seriousness, I hope he can just play without injury again

Well! He needs to schedule properly, skip few tournaments and give enough rest to his body. Slams must be his priority.

 

[Capulin Zurdo]

Alright now Wolverine

Oh, if only he had Wolverine's healing factor.

Refreshing news; so glad to hear he's been hitting the courts now. It must be so heartbreaking for him to be sidelined by injury, unable to compete. I just hope he can be fully recovered.

 

[tacou]

Pulling for him all the way but my expectations are tapered

 

[Rjtennis]

I understand we have been down this road before, but what if the docs fixed it this time. If he gets healthy there is no reason why he can't challenge for slams once he gets his rhythm back.

 

[Aesthetics_above_all_else]

I really, REALLY hope he gets back to top 10 form or better yet top 5 at some point in his future. Can't help but love Del Potro

Also, he has never taken such a huge amount of time off and focused so much on finding a way to heal like this before. So it's quite possible we could be looking at a different result. We will see!

 

[TennisHound]

I don't understand why his god just couldn't fix his injury for him instantly instead of waiting over a year. Maybe change his god would be a good start?

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[nadalfanimal]

Does any one know what exactly about his technique.is aggravating this condition of his...I'd like to know so I.can avoid it myself haha

 

[Deleted member 307496]

No the Christian god. He's even met the pope!

 

[Big_Dangerous]

Might want to invest in some lady Gillettes!

 

[Pagoo]

I really like Delpo, and I hope he can make it back.

Shame the nice ones keep getting injured!

 

[Gary Duane]

The only guy I can think of with more hair is the late Robin Williams.

I can only think of this guy as the "gentle giant", and I think life or karma has totally screwed him (injuries) and has stopped us from watching a truly exciting player who could at his best challenge anyone. He is just what we need in tennis, someone who can get hot and beat anyone on the planet at his best. The lack of people like DelPo is the reason why I am not even watching tennis this week.

 

[Livedeath]

I am awaiting his return with sanguine anticipation. Hope his return lasts longer this time.

 

[TennisHound]

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[ThirdEye]

 

[TennisHound]

No the Christian god. He's even met the pope!

so you're making fun of his religion?