del Potro Returns to Tournament Tennis

Welcome back to Juan Martin del Potro. I think everyone, with the exception of his opponent, Denis Kudla was happy to see him back.

Wimbledon Day 8 Match of the Day: Nadal vs. Del Potro

Third match on Centre Court for Monday will be this one that could be a classic.  Rafael Nadal vs. Juan Martin Del Potro.

Nadal gets the edge in most categories and I think he will ultimately win the match, but I like watching these two guys play so much.

Nada; holds the career edge 5-3 over DelPo, and won the only meeting on grass back in 2007.

I like a 4-setter of high quality tennis and great shot making.  Should be fun.

Bonus pick:  The Murray/Gasquet mach could be excellent as well.

Day 7: French Open Match of the Day - Continuation of Djokovic vs. Del Potro

Nothing was settled on Friday, so let's try again on Saturday.

It's one set all, 6-3, 3-6.  Darkness fell on Lenglen as these two warriors did battle. 

It's a best of 3 come Saturday and I feel really either player could win. 

Prediction: It's tough, but how about Djokovic in 5.

Day 6: French Open Match of the Day - Djokovic vs. Del Potro

This should be the first real test of the tournament for Djokovic.  Del Potro appears to be back to almost 100% after injuries in 2010 and a scare about a month ago. 

Djokovic has been playing almost flawless tennis and he may have to do that again to be the Argentine, Del Potro.

They haven't played since 2009, and Novak leads the career series 3-0.  I expect him to make that 4-0 on Friday.  If Del Potro serves and returns big, he has a chance.

I like Djokovic to remain undefeated on the season and win in 4 sets.

Day 2: French Open Match of the Day - Del Potro vs. Karlovic

Two big guys in action on Day 2 at Roland Garros.

Juan Martin Del Potro appeared to be back to full strength about a month ago, but he had to take some time off to heal from another injury, possibly resulting from playing too much.

Karlovic is a big server, but clay isn't his best surface.  If nothing else, this match should provide for some excellent shotmaking and interesting points.

Look for Del Potro to get by in this one in 3 entertaining sets.