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#4 Juan Martin Del Potro

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Juan Martin del Potro

The Argentine is a big threat to every opponent because of his reputation of a giant killer. Del Potro surely has the ability to outlast any opponent with his powerful serve and rapid groundstrokes. His electric forehand is considered the best, which he often executes with speed and accuracy.

The 2009 US Open Champion can also generate a lot of speed with his destructive baseline strokes. His return to the sport last year from a career-threatening wrist injury wasn’t that impressive but Del Potro is slowly coming into his groove. He won the Mexican Open in February and the Indian Wells Masters in March this year.

He finished as the runner-up in the Auckland Open in January. Del Potro was always billed as the most promising talent but his struggles with injuries have always created hurdles in his progress.

The 30-year-old can take heart from the fact that he recently made it to the final of the US Open in September. Although the Argentine couldn’t win the tournament, he looks in good shape for the upcoming events. Del Potro has made it to the final of the Bejing Open and will be eager to continue with his good run of form.

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