Delpo is back!
Juan Martin Del Potro had a rather successful comeback in the Delray Beach after beating Kudla 6-1 6-4 in the first round.
Juan Martin was visibly happy after the win to raise both arms as he has won a slam (100% understandable!).
Del Potro: I still need to improve my backhand
It was clear from the very beginning that Delpo was still struggling with his backhand. He was clearly scared to blast his 2-hander and he was often (too often) opting for the slice. Besides that, all the rest was great “I think winning a match after 11 months is the gift of the tournament for me,” the Argentine said. “I’m so excited to keep working because I’m feeling if I do well and if I stay healthy my tennis will be behind me and maybe I can be dangerous one day again.
I was nervous before the match and excited to see how my forehands and serves were going to be on court. I knew how my backhand would be … I’m still working and improving to have a very good backhand to compete in this level. For me it’s like winning a very important match in my career.”
Next vs. John-Patrick Smith
Delpo will play world no.153 and qualifier John-Patrick Smith in the next round. The Australian has upset Karlovic in the first round. If Del Potro wins he will reach the quarters and we will have a very happy guy.
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