Juan Martin Del Potro
It’s rare for a former U.S. Open champ to come into the event as a dark
horse, yet such is the fate of del Potro. In 2009 the then 20-year-old
Argentine blazed through the draw, taking down the mighty Nadal and
Federer in succession and winning the first major of his career. Then,
as if it were a Mephistophelian bargain, he promptly injured his wrist
and missed virtually all of 2010. Having started this year ranked
outside the top
250, del Potro is healthy again—clubbing forehands,
winning matches, and fighting his way back to where he once belonged.
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Swinging Singles
The “tri-valry” among Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic is the biggest show in tennis. But as the U.S. Open kicks off on August 29, others are vying to take center stage. L. Jon Wertheim previews seven players worth watching.
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