Laver Cup:”I’m not really healthy” – del Potro cancels

Juan Martin del Potro has to give up his participation in the Laver Cup for health reasons.The US open semifinalist will be replaced by Frances Tiafoe.

Bad news for Captain John McEnroe and Team World!Two days before the start of the Laver Cup, Juan Martin del Potro canceled his participation in the premiere event in Prague:”Unfortunately, I have to give up my start because I am not healthy,”said the 28-year-old Argentinean in his decision.

Instead of the 2009 US Open Champion, Frances Tiafoe will now be hoping to win the world championship.The 19-year-old American had only recently demonstrated his great potential in Flushing Meadows when he involved Roger Federer in a five-part thriller.Beside the world rankings-72.McEnroe trusts Nick Kyrgios, Sam Querrey, Jack Sock, John Isner and Denis Shapovalov.

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The favourite Europeans are led by Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.With Dominic Thiem, Alexander Zverev, Tomas Berdych and Marin Cilic, captain Björn Borg will be able to count on other top players.