Juan Martin del Potro to return to tennis at the 2022 Argentina Open

Juan Martin del Potro has not played a tennis match in nearly three years

Former World No. 3 Juan Martin del Potro will make a comeback from his knee injury at the 2022 Argentina Open, scheduled to be played in Buenos Aires between 7–13 February. He has been awarded a wildcard into the ATP 250 event.

The Argentinian, who lifted his only Grand Slam title at the 2009 US Open after beating Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in back-to-back matches, has had his fair share of injury problems in the past few years.

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A knee injury suffered at the back end of the 2018 season has kept him from playing on the tour consistently. He played a few matches during the 2019 season, but fractured his kneecap in his first-round encounter at the Queen's Club Championships against Denis Shapovalov.

Multiple surgeries and a lengthy recovery process sidelined him not only for the remainder of 2019, but also for the 2020 and 2021 seasons.

The Argentinian last reached a Grand Slam final at the 2018 US Open

Del Potro first announced his decision to return to the tour in November last year. He has since shared multiple photographs of himself on the practice courts on his social media accounts.

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Martin Jaite, tournament director at the Argentina Open, expressed his joy at Del Potro's return to the tour.

"For us it is a great joy to know that we will see Juan Martín again on a tennis court. That it is at the Argentina Open is a very nice satisfaction and it will be spectacular for all the tennis fans who yearn to see it," he said

The Argentinian has also confirmed his participation at the 2022 Rio Open in February. He emphasized the hard work he has put in to regain fitness and said the city of Rio de Janeiro has a "special place" in his heart.

“It will be very special to return to the circuit in Buenos Aires and play in Rio as well. I worked hard and made every effort to be with you for the next few weeks. Rio de Janeiro has a special place in my heart and I look forward to being back on the circuit and playing the Rio Open for the first time,” said Del Potro.

Juan Martin del Potro, Dominic Thiem, Diego Schwartzman and Casper Ruud headline the 2022 Argentina Open field

Del Potro faces a packed field in his comeback tournament

Juan Martin del Potro will be up against a packed field on his return at the 2022 Argentina Open. Leading the lineup at this year's tournament will be top seed and clay court specialist Casper Ruud and defending champion Diego Schwartzman.

The ATP 250 event will also feature another Grand Slam champion, Dominic Thiem, on the comeback trail, Fabio Fognini and Lorenzo Sonego.

Schwartzman had taken home the 2021 Argentina Open title, defeating countryman Francisco Cerúndolo in the summit clash.

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