Juan Martin del Potro joins Rafael Nadal on the sidelines by pulling out of next week’s Fever Tree Championships at Queen’s Club.

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Del Potro said that his doctor recommended he take the time off to rest and recuperate after playing through a Grade 1 groin strain at Roland Garros and reaching the semifinals.

Juan Martin del Potro has sadly been forced to withdraw from the Fever-Tree Championships after medical advice to rest.

He said: "I am sad I will not be playing in Queen's this year. I was really excited to play and I hope to be back next year!"#QueensTennis pic.twitter.com/4AaNYsIOB9

— Fever-Tree Championships (@QueensTennis) June 15, 2018

Del Potro was the tournament’s top seed after Nadal had withdrawn. He isn't expected to play on grass before Wimbledon this summer.



The news isn’t all bad for the event, however. Novak Djokovic took a wild card to play Queen’s Club earlier this week, and Andy Murray is expected to decide on his participation on Saturday before the draw is held.

Back at Queens tournament, first time since 2010. Happy to be here. One of the most beautiful Centre courts in the world #fevertreechampionships pic.twitter.com/ULWUCP9BQr

— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) June 15, 2018