Juan Martin Del Potro pulls out of Australian Open after failing to recover from injury

Former US Open champion Argentine Juan Martin del Potro has pulled out of upcoming Australian Open, first grand slam of tennis calendar. He is yet to recover from a knee injury which he suffered during Wimbledon tune-up at Queen's in June last year.

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Del Potro backs out

player h earlier hoped to recover in time for tournament; on failing to do so, he pulled out of it. tournament organisers me anuncement on Saturday. 

Australian Open will begin on January 20 and will go on till February 2. 

Del Potro is third withdrawal in men's category after Andy Murray and Richard Gasquet anunced that y will t be competing as well.

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Gasquet is suffering from a knee injury and his withdrawal was anunced on Saturday. 

Murray, on or hand, h stated in December that he has suffered a setback in recovery process from a hip injury. In a statement, he said, "Unfortunately, I’ve h a setback recently and, as a precaution, need to work through that before I get back on court, competing."

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In women's category, Cana's Bianca Andreescu anunced that she will be withdrawing since she is also suffering a knee injury. In a tweet on Saturday, 19-year old said, "It was a very tough decision to make as I love to play in Melbourne but I have to respect recuperation plan for my knee and body. My rehab is going well, I feel better and stronger every day but after discussing it with my team and following recommendation of doctors, Australian Open is unfortunately too soon in my rehab process."

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