News for 'Juan Martin Del Potro'

Tearful Juan Martin del Potro loses in opener

Tearful Juan Martin del Potro loses in opener

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Martin del Potr has suffered with a knee injury and told fans that this month's tournaments in Argentina and Brazil would be his last.

Here's why Juan Martin Del Potro got standing ovation at French Open

Here's why Juan Martin Del Potro got standing ovation at French Open

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Juan Martin del Potro offered a wailing Nicolas Almagro a shoulder to cry on at Roland Garros on Thursday after the Spaniard's French Open campaign was cut short by a knee injury.

Federer outlasts Del Potro for eighth Basel title

Federer outlasts Del Potro for eighth Basel title

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

Roger Federer claimed an eighth Swiss Indoor title when he outlasted Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-3 in front of a partisan Basel crowd on Sunday.

US Open: Wawrinka ends Del Potro's run

US Open: Wawrinka ends Del Potro's run

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Swiss third seed Stanislas Wawrinka outlasted tiring former champion Juan Martin del Potro in four sets to advance to the semi-finals of the US Open on Wednesday.

Murray tames Del Potro to retain title

Murray tames Del Potro to retain title

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Britain's Andy Murray beat Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro 7-5, 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 in a compelling and gruelling Olympic tennis final on Sunday to become the first player to successfully defend the title.

Wrist injury rules Del Potro out of Brisbane event

Wrist injury rules Del Potro out of Brisbane event

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Argentine Juan del Potro has withdrawn from next week's Brisbane International due to a persistent left wrist injury, tournament officials announced on Thursday.

Del Potro, Djokovic cruise through at Kooyong

Del Potro, Djokovic cruise through at Kooyong

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

World number three Novak Djokovic and US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro kicked off their Australian Open preparations with easy first-round wins at the Kooyong Classic in Melbourne on Wednesday. Del Potro cruised to a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Croatian Ivan Ljubicic, before Serbian Djokovic made light work of experienced German Tommy Haas 6-2, 6-3 at the eight-man invitational event.

French Open: Nadal battles Del Potro for place in final

French Open: Nadal battles Del Potro for place in final

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

It will be the second time Nadal and Del Potro meet at Roland Garros. The previous match up saw the Spaniard beat Del Potro in straight sets in the opening round in 2007.

Verdasco overpowers Del Potro to reach final

Verdasco overpowers Del Potro to reach final

Rediff.com13 Feb 2011

Defending champion Fernando Verdasco ended Juan Martin del Potro's hopes of reaching a first final following a long injury layoff with a 6-4, 6-4 victory in the semi-finals of the San Jose Open on Saturday.

Toe injury puts Del Potro out

Toe injury puts Del Potro out

Rediff.com10 Oct 2008

Third seed Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina withdrew from the Vienna Open on Thursday because of a niggling toe injury. After suffering further inflammation overnight the 20-year-old Del Potro pulled out of his second-round match with Philipp Kohlschreiber, allowing the German through to a quarter-final meeting with Spanish fifth seed Fernando Verdasco.

Del Potro to miss Australian Open with knee injury

Del Potro to miss Australian Open with knee injury

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

World number five Juan Martin del Potro will miss next month's Australian Open as he continues to recover from a kneecap fracture he suffered during a fall at the Shanghai Masters.

Somdev advances in Dubai after Del Potro retires hurt

Somdev advances in Dubai after Del Potro retires hurt

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

India number one Somdev Devvarman registered the biggest win of his career, beating world No 5 Juan Martin Del Potro in the first round of the Dubai Duty Free Championships, on Tuesday. The victory, though, was achieved after the Argentine retired mid-way through the contest.

Rio shock! Del Potro sends Djokovic packing

Rio shock! Del Potro sends Djokovic packing

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

World number one Novak Djokovic was dumped out of Rio Games in the first round on Sunday by Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro, who also defeated him in the bronze medal match at the London Olympics.

Del Potro robbed at Paris train station en route to London

Del Potro robbed at Paris train station en route to London

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Argentine tennis player Juan Martin Del Potro has revealed that he was robbed at a Paris railway station with thieves getting away with his cherished rosary that was blessed by Pope Francis.

Del Potro sends Argentina into final

Del Potro sends Argentina into final

Rediff.com22 Sep 2008

Juan Martin del Potro demolished Igor Andreev in straight sets on Sunday to give Argentina a 3-2 win over Russia and send them into a Davis Cup final against Spain.

Del Potro pulls out of French Open: Reports

Del Potro pulls out of French Open: Reports

Rediff.com23 May 2013

World number seven Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina has pulled out of next week's French Open tennis after failing to recover from a virus, Argentine media reported on Wednesday.

Federer to face Del Potro in Basel final

Federer to face Del Potro in Basel final

Rediff.com28 Oct 2012

Roger Federer and Juan Martin del Potro will meet on Sunday for the first time since their epic Olympic Games clash after both beat French opponents to reach the final of the Basel Open.

Del Potro wins Japan Open title

Del Potro wins Japan Open title

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

Top seed Juan Martin del Potro beat Canada's Milos Raonic in the battle of big-servers on Sunday to bag the Japan Open title and boost his chances of qualifying for the end-of-season ATP World Tour finals in London.

Djokovic overcomes stubborn Del Potro in Dubai

Djokovic overcomes stubborn Del Potro in Dubai

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Novak Djokovic extended his winning streak to 17 matches by beating Juan Martin del Potro 6-3, 7-6 in the Dubai tennis championship semi-finals on Friday to stay on track for a potential final with holder Roger Federer.

Marseille Open: Del Potro beats Llodra to win

Marseille Open: Del Potro beats Llodra to win

Rediff.com26 Feb 2012

Argentine Juan Martin Del Potro claimed his 10th career ATP title when he beat local favourite Michael Llodra 6-4, 6-4 in the final of the Marseille Open on Sunday.

Federer outclasses Del Potro to claim Rotterdam title

Federer outclasses Del Potro to claim Rotterdam title

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

Roger Federer outclassed Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro 6-1, 6-4 in the final of the World Indoor Tournament on Sunday to win his first title of the year.

Argentina name Del Potro for singles

Argentina name Del Potro for singles

Rediff.com17 Sep 2008

Argentina named David Nalbandian and teenager Juan Martin del Potro to play in the singles in their Davis Cup world group semi-final against Russia.

Del Potro makes winning start at Indian Wells

Del Potro makes winning start at Indian Wells

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

Former US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro eased into the second round of the Indian Wells WTA tournament with a 6-4, 6-0 demolition of Czech Radek Stepanek on Thursday.

Del Potro targets big four in 2013

Del Potro targets big four in 2013

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Juan Martin del Potro believes he can muscle his way into the world's top four next year after returning to the kind of form that propelled him to the US Open title three years ago.

Injury-prone Del Potro to hang up racquet

Injury-prone Del Potro to hang up racquet

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

'If I'm honest I have to say that I'm not here for a miraculous comeback like on other occasions. I know the limitations I have physically, and we'll see later.'

Querrey snuffs out Del Potro's hopes of fairytale return

Querrey snuffs out Del Potro's hopes of fairytale return

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

Juan Martin del Potro's return to tennis fell short of a fairytale ending on Saturday as the Argentine lost to American Sam Querrey 7-5 7-5 in the semi-final of the Delray Beach Open. The former U.S. Open champion Del Potro made his comeback at Delray Beach after an 11-month layoff following two surgeries on his left wrist. He had looked strong in his run to the semi-finals but Querrey checked his momentum by breaking his powerful serve in each set at 5-5 -- the only two breaks of the match. Del Potro, 27, was aiming to recapture his magic at Delray Beach where he enjoyed comeback success by winning the 2011 title after fighting his way back form wrist surgery.

Del Potro returns from wilderness to knock out Wawrinka

Del Potro returns from wilderness to knock out Wawrinka

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

Juan Martin Del Potro, world number 165, was feeling "so alive" that by the time the match hit the mid-way point of the second set, Stan Wawrinka did not know what had hit him.

Del Potro targets Masters, No.1 ranking

Del Potro targets Masters, No.1 ranking

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

Newly-crowned US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro said he had set his sights on becoming world number one and winning the Masters after being given a hero's welcome home to Argentina on Wednesday.

After nearly quitting, 'everything is almost perfect' for Del Potro

After nearly quitting, 'everything is almost perfect' for Del Potro

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

When Juan Martin del Potro takes the court on Sunday in the US Open men's final against Serbia's Novak Djokovic he will look to not only end a nine-year Grand Slam title drought but also extend a comeback from when he almost quit professional tennis three years ago.

Djokovic outclasses Del Potro in Masters opener

Djokovic outclasses Del Potro in Masters opener

Rediff.com10 Nov 2008

Second seed Novak Djokovic overpowered seventh-seeded Argentine Juan Martin del Potro 7-5, 6-3 in the opening match of the Masters Cup on Sunday. In the day's second match, fourth-seeded Nikolay Davydenko defeated sixth seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-7, 6-4, 7-6 after fending off a dramatic comeback by the Frenchman in the third set before a roaring crowd.

PICS: Djokovic whips Del Potro for third US Open crown

PICS: Djokovic whips Del Potro for third US Open crown

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

In winning his third New York crown, he joined 14-times Grand Slam winner Pete Sampras in third on the all-time list, trailing only Roger Federer (20) and Rafael Nadal (17).

Del Potro knocks out top seed Ferrer

Del Potro knocks out top seed Ferrer

Rediff.com3 Oct 2008

Argentine Juan Martin Del Potro ended top seed David Ferrer's reign as Japan Open champion with a 6-1, 7-5 quarter-final victory.

Del Potro puts Argentina 2-0 up

Del Potro puts Argentina 2-0 up

Rediff.com20 Sep 2008

Teenager Juan Martin del Potro, making his Davis Cup home debut, demolished a listless Nikolay Davydenko 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 to put Argentina 2-0 ahead in their semi-final against Russia on Friday. David Nalbandian drew first blood for Argentina with a 7-6, 6-2, 6-4 win over Igor Andreev.

Somdev loses to Del Potro

Somdev loses to Del Potro

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Somdev Devvarman's challenge in the Dubai Duty Free Championship ended on Wednesday when he was beaten by fourth seed Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina in the second round.

Federer sinks Del Potro at Cincinnati Open

Federer sinks Del Potro at Cincinnati Open

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

World number three Roger Federer cast aside bad memories to defeat Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro 6-3,7-5 at the Cincinnati Open on Tuesday.

Andreescu, Del Potro set to miss Australian Open

Andreescu, Del Potro set to miss Australian Open

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Juan Martin Del Potro, who reached the quarter-final of the Australian Open on two occasions, has been battling problems with his right knee since June last year

Del Potro wins to spoil Roddick return

Del Potro wins to spoil Roddick return

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

Juan Martin Del Potro spoiled Andy Roddick's return to the tour after a month-long hiatus by upsetting the top seed and world number five 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 to win the Washington Classic on Sunday.

Jitters fail to trip up Del Potro

Jitters fail to trip up Del Potro

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

Argentine fifth seed Juan Martin del Potro overcame a bout of jitters to stroll into his first grand slam semi-final with a 6-3 6-4 6-2 win over Spaniard Tommy Robredo at the French Open on Wednesday.

Marseille Open: Del Potro downs Tsonga to reach final

Marseille Open: Del Potro downs Tsonga to reach final

Rediff.com25 Feb 2012

Argentine Juan Martin del Potro edged past local favourite and top seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-4, 6-7, 6-3 to reach the final of the Marseille Open on Saturday.

Auckland ATP: It's Del Potro vs Querrey

Auckland ATP: It's Del Potro vs Querrey

Rediff.com16 Jan 2009

Top seed Juan Martin del Potro will play sixth seeded American Sam Querrey in the Auckland Open final after both advanced to the title match in contrasting style on Friday.