Del Potro Has Surgery On Wrist; Might Possibly Play Later This Year

Written by: Bob Larson Tennis on 25th March 2014

Del Potro Has Surgery On Wrist; Might Possibly Play Later This Year

epa04072321 Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro returns the ball to France's Gael Monfils during their first round match at the ABN Amro World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam, Netherlands, 12 February 2014. EPA/KOEN SUYK |

The surgeon who performed wrist surgery on world no.8 Juan Martin Del Potro yesterday in Minnesota discovered far greater damage to the joint than was expected but there are still hopes the Argentine could be back in action before the end of the year.

A statement from Jorge Viale, Del Potro’s publicist, read: “Juan Martin underwent surgery on his left wrist today at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota by Dr. Richard Berger. During the operation, it was discovered that the damage to his wrist ligaments was worse than expected based upon the high resolution imaging obtained before the surgery.

“Even so, the surgery went very well and as planned. The damaged ligaments were repaired and reinforced. The surgery did not require hospitalization and Juan Martin is recovering comfortably.

“It is expected that he will make a full recovery and on schedule as originally planned. Dr. Berger did note, however, that “Given the degree of damage that was discovered in Juan Martin’s wrist, it is amazing he was able to play at all. It is the result of his passion for the sport, his drive to play well and his strength that he was able to last this long. I can’t wait to see him play at full strength again”.

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March 25, 2014 at 9:44 am

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