Juan Martin hopes returning early 2022

Buenos Aires, Dec 17 (UNI) The Argentine tennis star Juan Martin del Potro announced that he is hoping to make his return early next year at the Argentina Open in Buenos Aires and the Rio Open presented by Claro in Rio de Janeiro.

The former World No. 3 also known as 'Tower of Tandil' has not competed in two-and-a-half years due to multiple right knee surgeries.

Del Pedro shared a post on his Instagram and said: "I’ve been training really hard. Some days are better than others, but always with the hope of coming back to compete early next year.

"It would be very special to come back in Buenos Aires and then play in Rio. As you can imagine, I’m giving my all every day so we can meet again very soon. I’ll keep you all updated with my progress. Take care."

The Argentine tennis player last played a tournament in 2019 at the cinch Championships at Queen's Club. Del Potro has battled back from injury on multiple occasions during his career, earning Comeback Player of the Year in the ATP Awards in 2011 and 2016.

The 33-year-old is No 755 in the ATP Rankings. He has won 22 tour-level titles, including an ATP Masters 1000 triumph at the 2018 BNP Paribas Open and a major victory at the 2009 US Open.

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