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Injury plagued Argentinean Juan Martin del Potro withdrew from the 2015 Australian Open on Sunday (18th January) due to continuing pain in his wrist.

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SOUNDBITE (English) Juan Martin del Potro, Argentinean player:(On why he withdrew from the tournament)

"Well, I didn't feel prepared for playing in this big event. My first Grand Slam after one year, five-set matches, is very tough. Could be dangerous for my wrist and also for my physic. I think it was a tough decision, but could be a smart decision if I want to stay healthy and play for the whole year."

SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Juan Martin del Potro, Argentinean player:(On his plan moving forward)

"Now I will meet with the doctor. He knows my injury, he knows what has been happening in these days, that I really want to be playing, that I trained in Sydney like this. Obviously I want to get myself into position where I am with the least amount of pain as possible. Therefore I will get together with my doctor and we will put in place an intelligent plan to get back in the shortest time possible and so I can spend as much time on the court as possible."