Could Juan Martin Del Potro Become the Derrick Rose of the ATP Tour?

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Published: March 10, 2015

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Juan Martin del Potro's injury-plagued career bears a sad resemblance to that of the NBA's Derrick Rose. Two talented superstars who appeared destined for greatness have instead suffered several setbacks.

Complete recovery, once forecast with "when," now registers as an "if." 

Yesterday, according to the ATP Tour's official website, Del Potro withdrew from the Indian Wells Masters 1000 tournament just days after accepting a wild card. It was the latest false start in Del Potro's attempt to return from a second wrist surgery. 

Meanwhile, Amara Grautski of the New York Daily News reported on a creepy shrine Chicago Bulls fans dedicated to Rose. Located beneath a Chicago highway, the makeshift "memorial" sprung up near where some claimed to have seen a vision of the Virgin Mary. The shrine features a pair of crutches, flowers, candles and a Christ-like portrait of Rose with the the words "Pray-4-Rose." 

The 2011 NBA MVP underwent another knee surgery last month. He took questions from the media yesterday on a possible return before the playoffs. 

There have been no public sightings of shrines to Del Potro, a man open about his deep faith. A devout Catholic, Del Potro carried rosary beads blessed by Pope Francis before they were stolen when he was mugged on Eurostar en route to Paris.  



 

Del Potro told The Telegraph that meeting the Pope and having him bless his rosary beads was among the biggest moments in his life. 

It's understandable that faithful fans might turn to prayers for Rose and Del Potro. Modern medicine seems inefficient in keeping the players healthy. 

Fans root for these guys because they are as humble as they are talented. Both soft-spoken, Rose and Del Potro are well liked on and off the court. 

Del Potro smashed his way into the spotlight with a fierce for...
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