Del Potro's French Open in jeopardy

Juan Martin Del Potro will have to overcome a groin strain if he is to play in the French Open later this month.

Juan Martin Del Potro

Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro has a groin injury and is in doubt for the French Open. (AAP)

Juan Martin del Porto has suffered a groin strain and is a doubt for the French Open, the Argentine world number six said on Friday.

Del Porto was forced to pull out of the Italian Open in Rome on Thursday after feeling a pain in his left groin in a match against Belgian David Goffin.

"After the medical examinations today, it has been determined that I have suffered a groin strain (grade 1) in Rome," 29-year-old Del Potro said on Twitter.

"I have started to do rehab and will evaluate the situation in the upcoming days to decide whether I can play the French Open."

The injury comes at a bad time for Del Potro, who has started the season well with tournament wins in Acapulco and Indian Wells.

The French Open starts on May 27 in Paris.


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