Juan Martin del Potro ready to make clay-court return

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After returning to the ATP Tour following 11 months of inactivity, and having participated in only six tournaments since January 2014, Juan Martin del Potro is ready to play on clay for the first time since 2013.

Del Potro has been working on his clay game for the past few weeks. He began his training in his hometown of Tandil, Argentina, and then continued in Buenos Aires. His first tournament action will begin this week in Munich with Madrid and Roland Garros to follow.

Del Potro will have a small entourage assisting him, as has been the case since his return. Without a coach since he parted ways with Franco Davin, del Potro traveled to Europe accompanied only by Diego Rodriguez, his physiotherapist.

Rodriguez, who has previously worked with David Nalbandian, will be key to del Potro’s recovery during the tour. Clay is a physically demanding surface, …

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