Juan Martin del Potro believes he is gaining momentum on clay, despite a third-round exit on Thursday at the Mutua Madrid Open. “I'm feeling good,” said Del Potro, who returned this week to the ATP World Tour for the first time since late March. “It's not the same to be training than to be competing. That's why two matches perhaps are not too much, but for me it's okay. I think I am getting some momentum.” The popular Argentine remained positive after a 6-3, 4-6, 7-6(6) loss to Serbian qualifier Dusan Lajovic at the Caja Magica, and now travels to compete at next week’s Internazionali BNL d’Italia. [ALSO LIKE] “I think there are always positive things that you can take...
Despite possessing one of the most fearsome forehands in history, Juan Martin del Potro is not convinced his signature groundstroke is the best on the ATP World Tour . The World No. 6, whose forehand has been compared to Thor's hammer on social media by rival Roger Federer, shared his thoughts on the 'Best ATP World Tour forehand' debate after beating Dusan Lajovic 6-3, 6-3 at the Mutua Madrid Open on Tuesday. "I cannot say that my forehand is the best forehand on the tour," confessed Del Potro. "I think that Federer has a great forehand. And Rafa of course, too. I think that we have three different styles of playing. The ball of the three of us flies differently....
Watch highlights as Juan Martin del Potro makes his 2018 clay-court debut in style by defeating Damir Dzumhur at the Mutua Madrid Open. Milos Raonic came through in the clutch to defeat third seed Grigor Dimitrov while Fernando Verdasco earned his 500th win on the ATP World Tour. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com. Photo credit: Denis Doyle/Getty Images
It was a seamless transition for Juan Martin del Potro in his first match of the season on clay at the Mutua Madrid Open. The BNP Paribas Open champion (d. Federer) took just 80 minutes to book his place in the second round on Tuesday, beating Damir Dzumhur 6-3, 6-3. "I was playing well out there," said Del Potro. "That gives me confidence [heading] towards the next match." The first-round match was Del Potro’s first appearance on the ATP World Tour since John Isner snapped his 15-match win streak in the Miami Open presented by Itaú semi-finals. Del Potro had won back-to-back titles in Acapulco and Indian Wells prior to the loss. Del Potro won 66 per cent of service...
Watch as Juan Martin del Potro discusses his first-round win at the Mutua Madrid Open and his expectations as he begins his European clay season. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com.
