Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina's Davis Cup tennis team, holds a trophy after the team's arrival in Buenos Aires, Argentina, November 29, 2016. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentina's Davis Cup champions returned to a heroes' welcome in Buenos Aires on Tuesday after clinching their maiden title with a stunning 3-2 win over Croatia at the weekend.
Injury-prone 2009 U.S. Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro led a spectacular final day comeback against the hosts that delighted the massed ranks of Argentine fans, including football legend Diego Maradona, who witnessed the final at Arena Zagreb.
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