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New York: Juan Martin del Potro is living the dream at the US Open after returning from a nightmare two years with injury.
Del Potro booked his place in the third round on Thursday with a 7-6 (7/5) 6-3 6-2 victory over American Steve Johnson. The Argentinian is unseeded in New York but considered a dark horse for the title after reaching the final of the Olympics last month, where he lost out to Andy Murray.
Del Potro won the US Open in 2009 but a wrist injury caused him to miss nine Grand Slams in a row before he made a comeback at Wimbledon this year.
The 27-year-old was also touched by the support he received. &ldquo;The people supporting me are making crazy and I cannot believe that,&rdquo; said Del Potro, who will now play Spain&rsquo;s David Ferrer.
&ldquo;I think they are proud to see me playing tennis again after all my surgeries. They know what has been through to get here to come back on tennis.
&ldquo;That&rsquo;s amazing when I get into the court and the people like just to see me. I&rsquo;m having great days at the US Open.&rdquo; Meanwhile, sixth seed Kei Nishikori made progress after overcoming rain and a barrage of booming serves to edge out Russia&rsquo;s Karen Khachanov 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3.
Stan Wawrinka, Nick Kyrgios and Dominic Thiem are also safely through.

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