Former world number three Juan Martin del Potro has confirmed that he will make his highly-anticipated comeback in the Argentina Open this month.
The 2009 US Open champion had been struggling with knee injuries since the end of the 2018 season but recovered in time to play at the French Open and Madrid Open in 2019.
However, Del Potro then suffered a devastating kneecap fracture against Denis Shapovalov at Queen's Club in the same year - forcing him to undergo multiple surgeries - and has not taken to the court competitively since.
The 33-year-old is now close to firing on all cylinders, though, and he has confirmed that he has been handed a wild card entry into the Argentina Open before taking part in the Rio Open one week later.
"It's going to be so special to come back to the tour in Buenos Aires and also play Rio. I worked a lot and made every effort to be with you during the coming weeks," a statement read.
"Rio de Janeiro has a special place in my heart and I look forward to being with you and play the Rio Open for the first time."
Del Potro has slipped to 757th in the world rankings following his two-and-a-half year absence, and his last ATP title came at the Indian Wells Masters in March 2018.
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