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NEW YORK -- Seven years ago, a 20-year-old from Argentina lit up Arthur Ashe Stadium with an array of sizzling strokes capable of taking your breath away.Juan Martin del Potro brought down Roger Federer, ending a 40-match win streak, in a five-set final that suggested many more major titles.That one, glorious effort remains del Potros only Grand Slam championship. Four wrist surgeries, untold misery and large doses of heroic fortitude later, he was back Thursday night, desperately trying to rejuvenate his career.Technically, based on the bare rankings, del Potro was the underdog against No. 19 seed Steve Johnson, a diligent player who has improved himself every year since turning professional five seasons ago.In truth, the near-capacity crowd seemed torn between rooting for the American -- or the feel-good story of 2016.In the end, the good feelings continued, as del Potro eased away with a 7-6 (5), 6-3, 6-2 victory that sent him sailing into the third round.Its amazing, the stadium, amazing the atmosphere, del Potro said in his on-court interview. I am so happy to be playing tennis again after my third surgery on the [left] wrist.Im trying to play as I did in 2009, but its not easy because Im older.Johnson, No. 22 among ATP World Tour players, is only one spot behind highest-ranked American John Isner, something that might surprise casual fans of the game.In the first round, the 26-year-old Californian authored a monumental escape after trailing Evgeny Donskoy 6-4, 6-1, 5-2 -- serving at love-40. He rallied for his second career comeback from a 0-2 deficit, winning the last three sets 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-3. He saved a total of six match points.In Thursdays pivotal first set, Johnson saved four break points in one game. In the tiebreaker, he erased a 5-1 deficit with four straight points of his own. But eventually, the sheer weight of del Potros shot (and some relentless defending) seemed to wear down Johnson.Its tough when you dont play your best tennis against a guy like Juan, Johnson said. I didnt feel nervous at all. I just didnt execute what I needed to execute.Del Potro emerged this year, modestly enough, advancing to the third round at Wimbledon. But at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, the No. 141-ranked player was a revelation, scalding No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the first round and taking it all the way to the gold-medal final before losing to Andy Murray.When the USTA announced it was giving the 6-foot-6 del Potro a wild card into the tournament, Johnson said, It may make a lot of American fans upset if he faced an American in the opening round. Turns out, it was an American in the second -- Johnson.This was the first-ever night win at the US Open for del Potro, but his 0-for-3 record came at the hands of Djokovic (twice) and Lleyton Hewitt, both champions here.I lost the three night matches, but I won the most important one, against Roger in the 2009 final, del Potro said. 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McPhee said that Ovechkins father Mikhail is in stable condition after having the surgery this week and is no longer in intensive care. "Weve told him to stay as long as necessary with your dad," he said. Ovechkin and his Russian national team were eliminated from the mens hockey tournament in Sochi on Wednesday with a 3-1 quarter-final loss to Finland.We asked Soccer Saturday pundit Matt Le Tissier to pick his best combined XI from Manchester City and Manchester Uniteds squads ahead of the derby on Super Sunday.Manuel Pellegrinis men will be looking to keep their title hopes alive and hand a major blow to Utds top-four ambitions with a victory in the live Sky Sports fixture.Both sides have struggled to meet expectations this season and Le Tiss has opted to leave out the under-performing Yaya Toure and a couple of Utds key players. Fantasy Six-A-Side The Manchester derby is this weeks Fantasy Six-a-Side fixture. Pick your team here. Based on form this season, heres who the Southampton legend has picked... GOALKEEPER - David de GeaHes the best goalkeeper in the Premier League for me and Manchester Uniteds most consistent performer. Theyd be nowhere near the top four if it wasnt for him.RIGHT-BACK - Bacary SagnaTrying to pick a best right-back really highlights how poor theyve both been. Matteo Darmian looked decent but hes not really played enough due to injuries. so Im going with Sagna as the best of a bad bunch.CENTRE-BACK - Vincent KompanyHes not really recaptured the form seen at the start of the season when City looked like they were going to romp it. His latest injury setback ends their slender title hopes for me as the other options just havent been anywhere near good enough. Wilmots: Two months out for Kompany Vincent Kompany could be out for up to eight weeks, Belgium boss Marc Wilmots has said. CENTRE-BACK - Chris SmallingHes been one of the more consistent performers for United but Im still not keen on his defending from set-pieces, with the tendency to grapple with his man. Daley Blind has also been decent but Smalling edges it.LEFT-BACK - Aleksandar KolarovIts not until you sit down and go through the sides that you realise how bad theyve been! Kolarov is once again the best of a bad bunch and hes certainly not been outstanding, especially defennsively.dddddddddddd Luke Shaw started the season really well but hes not played enough games for me to consider him. CENTRAL-MIDFIELD - Michael CarrickHes still England and Uniteds best central-midfielder for me. Neither Morgan Schneiderlin nor Bastian Schweinsteiger have covered themselves in glory since arriving at Old Trafford, so Im going with the 34-year-old, who also deserves to be in the England squad. Le Tiss Six-a-Side team Find out who makes Le Tiss Fantasy Six-a-Side team here. CENTRAL-MIDFIELD - FernandinhoHe started the season really well and has been pretty consistent, despite being played out on the right at times. Id have him over Yaya Toure right now as Toure is having probably the most disappointing campaign of his City career.ATTACKING-MIDFIELD - Kevin de BruyneHis injury was a huge blow and could well prove the difference between them being champions and missing out. Despite being ruled out since January hes still scored five goals and provided nine assists.ATTACKING-MIDFIELD - Juan MataI think Mata is still underrated and hes chipped in with some really important goals. Hes been more consistent this season but has still not hit the heights of his peak at Chelsea. Man Utds Juan Mata makes the cut ATTACKING-MIDFIELD - David SilvaHes clearly not found his best form since returning from injury but it saying something that hes still provided 10 assists this season. STRIKER - Sergio AgueroTheres absolutely no doubt about my striker, hes simply world class. He may not be the top goalscorer in the Premier League but thats more down to playing time as hes got a better goals-per-minute record than Jamie Vardy, Harry Kane and Romelu Lukaku. Hes probably the one City player who has actually played to their potential this season.Think you know better than Le Tiss? Pick your Fantasy Six-a-Side team for the Manchester derby here.Also See:Mersons predictionsCity to face PSG in quartersFellaini has much to proveKompany faces two months out ' ' '