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ATP Rotterdam: Federer Sets the Record Straight; Del Potro’s Thoughts on His Comeback

Found February 13, 2012 on Tennis Grand Stand: Yardbarker Blogger Network
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By Lisa-Marie Burrows ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament, Rotterdam – It has been a busy opening day at the tournament in Rotterdam and there has been as much going on off court as well as on. Juan Martín Del Potro and Roger Federer both participated in packed press conferences during the afternoon where the players shared their thoughts and enthusiasm for the tournament and discussed their current concerns. Juan Martin Del Potro in press Juan Martín Del Potro is relishing the opportunity to make his mark this week. During the press conference, the Argentine opened up about his coming to terms with his injuries and his hopes for 2012. “I’m feeling ok after a tough Australian Open and my first goal is to play healthy the whole season. Playing this sport is magnificent for me.  It’s a long road [to complete recovery] but I’m trying to do that.” The former US Open champion was then asked about how he felt during his year out due to his wrist injury and with a sad look of reflection...
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