When they think Juan Martin del Potro is in trouble, he always proves the opposite
The Argentine demonstrated this on Tuesday, in his debut at Roland Garros, where he advanced to the second round after defeating Frenchman Nicolas Mahut 1-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2.
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Argentine Juan Martin del Potro plays the first round of Roland Garros against Frenchman Nicolas Mahut. The match will be broadcasted on ESPN TV ONLINE.
Del Potro withdrew from the Italian tournament in the round of 16 due to a left adductor injury. Since then, the Argentine has been in doubt for Roland Garros, the second Grand Slam of the season.
Although he defends few points in this Roland Garros, as he only reached the third round last year, Del Potro did not want to miss the opportunity to compete in the clay court Grand Slam.
"I am making the effort to play just because it is Roland Garros," said the current world number six. He will face Frenchman Nicolas Mahut for the third time, having won in their previous two encounters.
The last time they clashed was at the 2014 Sydney ATP 250. On that occasion, Del Potro defeated Mahut 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the third round of the competition.