May 27, 2012
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Del Potro stand-in man for doubtful Federer
14 October 2009 / REUTERS, MELBOURNE
US Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro will stand in for Roger Federer at the invitational Kooyong Classic in January if the Swiss world number one decides against defending his title, organizers said on Tuesday.
Federer thrashed compatriot Stanislas Wawrinka to win the title earlier this year, but is in doubt for the Jan. 13-19 Australian Open warm-up event due to a shift in priorities having become the father of twin girls. The 15-times grand slam champion has indicated he may scale back his tournament program in 2010. "If Roger decides against playing at Kooyong, or another player withdraws before Jan. 13, Juan Martin will step into the field," tournament director Colin Stubs said in a statement. "I am delighted that such strong back-up plans have been put in place," Stubs added of the Argentine world number five.
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