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Del Potro gets wildcard for Monte Carlo!

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MONACO, Monaco - Seventh-ranked Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina has been given a wild card into the Monte Carlo Masters this month.

Tournament director Zeljko Franulovic announced the decision on Tuesday, having recently awarded a wild card to Frenchman Gael Monfils, whose ATP ranking has dropped to No. 104 after a year affected by knee injuries.

Novak Djokovic will play in the April 13-21 clay-court tournament. The top-ranked Serb lost last year's final to Rafael Nadal, who will be bidding for his ninth straight Monte Carlo title.

Third-ranked Roger Federer is skipping the event, but No. 2 Andy Murray, No. 4 David Ferrer and No. 6 Tomas Berdych will compete.
 
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Monte Carlo tournament forum.

Either way, don't think either of them has accepted their wildcard yet. I expect Monfils to, Del Potro not sure - kinda hope he doesn't.
 
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potentially Murray, Del Potro, Djokovic, Nadal, Ferrer all playing Monte Carlo
funny how the tournament is often criticized for its field but this year has a very good one and much better than, say, Miami
P.S. insane that Nadal has won it 8 times in a row, torn between wanting him to extend the record, or someone new to win. would be exciting for a change of the guard but also insane to the max if Rafael won it this many times consecutive
 
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Well, not to disagree or anything, but the only big difference between the draws, on paper, is the absence of Nadal from Miami, since Federer is playing neither. 8 top 10 vs 9. Also Nishikori isn't playing here, if that means anything.
 
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