NALBANDIAN’S HIP

David Nalbandian is planning to follow the same path as Argentine compatriot Juan Martin Del Potro when he resumes his career next year.

Nalbandian, a former Wimbledon finalist and world number three, has been sidelined through injury since May and underwent hip surgery in August.

However, the 27-year-old expects to make a comeback next year and has entered the Auckland Open from Jan, 11-16 to complete his preparations for the Australian Open, starting in Melbourne the following weekend.

Del Potro won the Auckland event earlier this year before going on to capture his first grand slam title at the U.S. Open last month.

REUTERS