Ailing del Potro won't defend Open title (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

Juan Martin del Potro will not defend his U.S. Open title because he is not ready to compete after having surgery on his right wrist. A person familiar with del Potro's plans told The Associated Press on Saturday that the player informed the U.S. Tennis Association of his intention to withdraw. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because an official announcement had not been made.

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