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Juan Martin del Potro 'in a good shape' for ASB Classic

January 8, 2018

The 2009 champion has struggled with injuries, but is fit for the Auckland tournament.

Juan Martin del Potro says he's fit and ready to go for this week's ASB Classic in Auckland.

Having battled injuries for most of his career, del Potro returns to Auckland this week, the scene of his 2009 title win before he would go on to lift the US Open later that year.

Speaking to media yesterday, del Potro declared himself fit and firing on all cylinders, as he hopes to spark a return to winning ways before the Australian Open in Melbourne later this month.

"I've been training hard for the last four weeks," he said.

"I'm feeling good with my body, my wrist, my hips, all my body."

"I think I'll be in a good shape for this tournament and the Australian Open."

The tournament's second seed del Potro will begin his tournament when he faces fourth seed and former champion John Isner today.

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