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Juan Martin del Potro delays his comeback following wrist surgery in March

Juan Martin del Potro addresses the media after pulling out of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells
Image: Juan Martin del Potro: The Argentine won't be making his comeback comeback in Asia

Former US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro has delayed his comeback from a long injury layoff following wrist surgery in March.

The 25-year-old Argentine started the year by winning his 18th ATP career title at the Sydney International but since being upset in the second round of the Australian Open by Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut 'The Tower Of Tandil' has managed to play just four matches since.

Del Potro, who has fallen down the rankings 10 spots from world No 4 to 14th this year, will miss tournaments in China, Japan and Malaysia over the next two months and is not expected to return to action until late November.

"I would like to take this opportunity to tell you, my fans, that although the recovery of the wrist is progressing very well, I need a little more time to reach the competitive level necessary to compete week after week," Del Potro said in a message posted on his Facebook page.

"I worked hard to be ready to make my comeback in Asia, where I had great results last year, but unfortunately it was not possible.

"I'm going to miss my fans in Malaysia, Tokyo and Shanghai who always gave me tremendous support. I will keep working hard on my recovery to play the European season at the end of the year."

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Del Potro, the 2009 champion at Flushing Meadows, will miss the September 22-28 Malaysian Open, his title defence at the Japan Open a week later and the October 5-12 Shanghai Masters, where he made the final last year.

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