Frenchman Gaël Monfils became the oldest tournament winner on the main circuit since 1977 at 38 years and 4 months – rts.ch
Nearly 15,000 spectators and, facing him, the most famous opponent, Novak Djokovic. Ex-world No.3 Juan Martin Del Potro, moved, said goodbye to the high level at 36, during an exhibition on Sunday in Buenos Aires. For their 21st duel – the first dating back to 2007 – the Argentinian won for the 5th time against his Serbian friend, 6-4 7-5. But the main thing was elsewhere, in the emotion felt by the audience and by the winner of 22 titles, including the 2009 US Open, after years of fighting against physical difficulties. “Juan Martin is an example for all of us,” Djokovic said after the match.