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Juan Martin del Potro 'will start training' as he eyes US Open comeback at 'most special tournament for me'

Juan Martin del Potro has said of the possibility that he could make a sensational return at the US Open as a former champion: «I still have time, I will start training, see how my leg and knee react and if I can do it or not». The hugely popular Argentine was speaking as part of an interview with South American sports reporter Danny Miche, and he delighted his many fans with the mere suggestion that he was hoping to launch a surprise comeback. Ad Del Potro, who won the US Open back in 2009, has at least admitted that he will give a return to Flushing Meadows a chance after he had to step away from the sport last year following persistent wrist and knee injuries.

Uncle Toni Nadal predicts two venues that nephew Rafael may play final match before retirement from tennis

Rafael Nadal’s uncle and former coach Toni Nadal has predicted two venues where the 36-year-old could play the last match of his career. The older Nadal also suggested that his nephew may find it difficult to step away from the sport while he is close to his peak. Ad The veteran 22-time Grand Slam winner has curtailed his involvement in tennis in recent seasons, and at the end of 2022 he suggested that he would no longer compete in Mexico as he looks to preserve his body for the remaining years of his career.

Novak Djokovic’s ‘longevity’ comments suggest he’s ‘playing a percentage game’ says Mats Wilander

Eurosport expert Mats Wilander believes Novak Djokovic is “playing a percentage game” after the Serbian revealed his “objective is longevity” in the final part of his tennis career. Djokovic turns 36 years old in May, ahead of the French Open, where he will hope to win his 23rd Grand Slam to move ahead of Rafael Nadal in the so-called ‘GOAT race’. Ad One of Djokovic’s biggest rivals, Roger Federer, retired in September at the Laver Cup at the age of 41.

Carlos Alcaraz may 'decide future history' of tennis in battles with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic - Mats Wilander

Carlos Alcaraz's impact on men's tennis may be such that he decides the «future history» of the sport, says seven-time major champion Mats Wilander. The Spaniard is still only 19, yet has already won a major — the US Open last year — become the world No. 1 and beaten legends of the game Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.

Iga Swiatek 'the Rafael Nadal of women's big three' with Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka - Mats Wilander

Iga Swiatek is going to be «the Rafael Nadal of the women's 'big three'», thinks Mats Wilander. Wilander's fellow tennis legend Chris Evert recently shared her opinion to Eurosport that a triumvirate — akin to that of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic — could be in the process of forming in the women's game, namely Swiatek, Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka.

Ronnie O’Sullivan’s comments are ‘misguided’ says WST chairman Steve Dawson as he responds to The Rocket

World Snooker Tour chairman Steve Dawson has responded to Ronnie O’Sullivan after the world No. 1 claimed the sport “is in the worst place it has ever been”. O’Sullivan criticised snooker at the WST Classic, particularly for the amount of prize money that is given out at tournaments.

'Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic of women's tennis' - Chris Evert on star trio

Eurosport expert Chris Evert has expressed her excitement about the «very interesting» rivalry that is emerging between Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, who she believes could end up being the «Federer, Nadal and Djokovic of women's tennis». Evert spoke about the concern that many felt with the retirement of Serena Williams, but has made it clear that the rising trio of women's tennis could develop a rivalry that is comparable to that of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in the men's game.

Martina Navratilova Says She's 'Cancer-free', Feared She 'May Not See Next Christmas'

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova, who was diagnosed with breast and throat cancer, has declared that she is cancer-free in an interview with Piers Morgan on TalkTV. The 66-year-old Czechoslovakia-born naturalised American had in January told Tennis.com about the cancer diagnosis but added they were both treatable. It was not the first time the 18-time Grand Slam singles champion had been diagnosed with cancer -- in 2010 she had breast cancer but was assessed as being clear six months later. "The double whammy is serious, but fixable, and I'm hoping for a favourable outcome," she said. "It's going to stink for a while, but I'll fight with all I have got."

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Juan Martin del Potro 'will start training' as he eyes US Open comeback at 'most special tournament for me'

Uncle Toni Nadal predicts two venues that nephew Rafael may play final match before retirement from tennis

Novak Djokovic’s ‘longevity’ comments suggest he’s ‘playing a percentage game’ says Mats Wilander

Carlos Alcaraz may 'decide future history' of tennis in battles with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic - Mats Wilander

Iga Swiatek 'the Rafael Nadal of women's big three' with Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka - Mats Wilander

Ronnie O’Sullivan’s comments are ‘misguided’ says WST chairman Steve Dawson as he responds to The Rocket

'Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic of women's tennis' - Chris Evert on star trio

Martina Navratilova Says She's 'Cancer-free', Feared She 'May Not See Next Christmas'