ATP Citi Open 2013: Young Players Under the Most Pressure to Win

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Published: August 1, 2013

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The 2013 ATP Citi Open is in full swing, as some of the fastest-rising stars in the world are taking center stage in Washington, D.C. From players looking to build momentum heading into the U.S. Open to young guns simply hoping to build their profile, there's no shortage of stars.

The question is, which young players are under the most pressure to win?

Every athlete involved in this event is due to face a burden of expectations, as losing simply isn't acceptable in any situation. With that being said, there are players who have approached the level of elite but always seem to come up short, thus needing this victory.

Winning the Citi Open could potentially curse those woes.

From Grand Slam winners who need to get back on their game to players waiting to break through, we have it all. Throw in the fact that certain participants are expected to contend at the 2013 U.S. Open and you have a crop of players under indescribable pressure.

The question is, who needs to win this event the most?

 

Juan Martin del Potro, Argentina



ATP Ranking: No. 7

Age: 24

Best Grand Slam Finish: W (2009 U.S. Open)

In 2009, Juan Martin del Potro shocked the world by breaking through and winning the U.S. Open. Del Potro made a powerful statement, defeating Roger Federer in the finals to seemingly make the leap to elite at the age of 20.

Since then, it's been a long four years.

The Argentinian star has battled injuries, and that's a major reason why he was eliminated in the fourth round or earlier in five consecutive Grand Slam events. With that being said, del Potro has made it to the quarterfinals or better in four of his past six Grand Slam appearances.

That includes a semifinals berth at the 2013 Wimbledon and a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics.

With the U.S. Open looming, ...
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