Del Potro to defend Sydney title after Brisbane return


Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina hits a return to Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain during their men's singles match at the Australian Open 2014 tennis tournament in Melbourne January 16, 2014. REUTERS/Jason Reed

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Former U.S. Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro has confirmed he will defend his Sydney International title in January after making his return from 10 months on the sidelines in Brisbane the previous week.

The Argentine last played on the ATP Tour when he retired from his opening match at the Dubai International in February and underwent surgery on his left wrist in late March.

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