Juan Martín del Potro running on empty for US Open semi against Rafael Nadal
The Argentinian faces another superhuman effort against the Spaniard after knocking out Roger Federer and admitted he is ‘not in perfect condition’When Juan Martín del Potro won his only major – here...
View ArticleIndian Wells men's final: Juan Martin del Potro beats Roger Federer – as it...
Swiss and Argentinian meet in repeat of 2009 US Open finalDel Potro wins first Masters title after 6-4, 6-7, 7-6 victoryFirst set: *Federer 2-1 Del Potro (*denotes server)Rogers twin twins are watching...
View ArticleJuan Martín del Potro beats Roger Federer at Indian Wells for first Masters...
Argentinian wins in three sets for world No1’s first loss of seasonNaomi Osaka wins first title of career with victory in women’s finalJuan Martín del Potro rallied from three match points down in the...
View ArticleFrench Open 2018 day two: Nadal in action, Watson and Djokovic win – as it...
Cameron Norrie to face Lucas Pouille after breezing through first testThe Recap: sign up for our email of editors’ picksThat bravery doesn’t stop him being broken again to go 5-2 down. Meanwhile,...
View ArticleFrench Open 2018 day three – as it happened
Rafael Nadal, Kyle Edmund and Juan Martín del Potro progressed, while Serena Williams made a triumphant return and Maria Sharapova survived a scareThey’re back on court. For the time being at...
View ArticleFrench Open 2018 day three: Williams, Nadal, Edmund, Halep win – as it happened
Serena Williams came from a set and a break down against Ashleigh Barty as her comeback gathered pace, Rafael Nadal, Simona Halep and Maria Sharapova won in straight sets as did Kyle Edmund, who is the...
View ArticleFrench Open quarter-finals: Nadal comeback against Schwartzman halted by rain...
Rafael Nadal was serving to level the match at one set all when play was called off while Marin Cilic and Juan Martín del Potro were in a first-set tie-break, after earlier wins for Garbiñe Muguruza...
View ArticleFrench Open: Simona Halep and Sloane Stephens reach final – as it happened
Halep and Stephens advanced in straight sets against GarbiñeMuguruza and Madison Keys respectively, after Rafael Nadal and Juan Martín del Potro won their rain-interrupted quarter-finalsThird set:...
View ArticleRafael Nadal dominates Del Potro to set up French Open final with Thiem
• Ten-times champion defeats Juan Martín del Potro 6-4, 6-1, 6-2• Dominic Thiem beats Marco Cecchinato to reach first slam finalSentiment rubbed up against reality here on Friday as two underdogs bowed...
View ArticleRafael Nadal shows his warrior spirit to beat Del Potro and reach semi-finals
• Spaniard fights back to win 7-5, 6-7 (7), 4-6, 6-4, 6-4• Nadal will meet Novak Djokovic in last four on FridayA few hours after Roger Federer’s exit from the championships, the player most observers...
View ArticleUS Open 2018, day three: Murray loses to Verdasco, Stephens and Venus...
Andy Murray’s grand slam comeback ended in a four-set defeat by Fernando Verdasco as Cameron Norrie lost too, but Sloane Stephens, Venus Williams and Stan Wawrinka advancedAzarenka is quite happily on...
View ArticleUS Open quarter-finals: Del Potro beats Isner as Stephens goes out – as it...
It was USA 0-2 Rest of the World in the quarter-finals as Anastasija Sevastova and Juan Martín del Potro beat Sloane Stephens and John IsnerStephens, defending US Open champion, falls to...
View ArticleUS Open heat rules intensify glare on Del Potro’s quest to outlast Nadal
The Spaniard is favourite to extend his record against the Argentinian despite having played two of the longest matches of the tournamentThe United States Tennis Association on Thursday issued a...
View ArticleRafael Nadal forced to retire from US Open semi-final with knee injury
• Juan Martín del Potro through after taking first two sets 7-6, 6-2• Spaniard began to struggle with knee problem in second setJuan Martín del Potro returns to contest the final of the US Open on...
View ArticleDel Potro back to his best but can he outlast Djokovic in survival of fittest?
The Argentinian has looked strong in New York, but must now overcome a man he’s never beaten in a grand slamHumanitarian notions that five‑setters are reducing the best players to physical wrecks is...
View ArticleNovak Djokovic powers past Juan Martín del Potro to win third US Open
• Novak Djokovic wins 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3• Djokovic wins 14th grand slam title and third in New YorkChampions have the rare talent of making their endeavours look easier than mere mortals can imagine but...
View ArticleNovak Djokovic wins US Open men's singles final against Del Potro – as it...
Djokovic powers past Del Potro to win third US Open crownSerena burns the house down as Osaka’s brilliance is forgottenFirst set: *Del Potro 2-3 Djokovic (*denotes next server)The players trade...
View ArticleAndy Murray has the talent to make comeback, says Juan Martín del Potro
• Argentinian has fought back from several injuries • ‘I was close to quitting right before the Olympics three years ago’Few people have a better insight into Andy Murray’s torment than Juan Martín del...
View ArticleJuan Martín del Potro fights through surgery to retrieve tennis career
US Open winner has admitted to depression and thoughts of retirement while overcoming wrist and knee injuriesLast June Juan Martín del Potro announced he would be undergoing surgery on his fractured...
View ArticleJuan Martín del Potro’s probable farewell closes a storied career | Tumaini...
Injury may have put paid to the Argentinian’s hopes of coming back again – if it has he will leave a wonderful legacyIn the few fleeting days this February before Juan Martín del Potro was due to make...
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