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Roger Federer knocked out of US Open by Juan Martin del Potro as hopes of Rafa Nadal clash evaporate
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Juan Martin del Potro still figures as a favorite for US Open glory - Official Site of the 2023 US Open Tennis Championships - A USTA Event
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