Juan Martin del Potro thrust his arms into the air, blew a kiss skyward and began tossing his sweat-soaked wristbands into the crowd.This was one sweet victory for the Argentine as he beat American Denis Kudla 6-1, 6-4 in the first round of the Delray Beach Open on Tuesday in his first ATP match in 11 months following a left wrist injury.
Del Potro's win was a relief to tournament organizers after their top two seeds each had a quick exit.
Kevin Anderson, the No 1 seed and 2012 champion, was forced to retire from his match against Austin Krajicek due to a right shoulder injury.
Hours later, second-seeded Bernard Tomic of Australia lost to American Rajeev Ram, 7-6 (3), 6-1.
Del Potro, 27, played just four matches last year and 10 in 2014. He has faced four surgeries - one on his right wrist and three on his left - since defeating Roger Federer in the 2009 U.S. Open final.
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