He was one of the most appreciated players on the circuit, both for his attitude and his physical qualities. Juan Martin del Potro, 36, said goodbye to the high level on Sunday 1is December in Argentina during an exhibition match. It was against Novak Djokovic, the one who was his biggest rival during their best years, that the former champion won 6-4, 7-5. In total, the two men met 21 times during their careers, for a total of 5 victories (including this one) for Juan Martin del Potro.
It was therefore in all friendship and with great relaxation that the two comrades played together in Buenos Aires. A great way for the former world number 3 to say goodbye to tennis, in front of his audience. If good humor was in order, the emotion was also palpable. Especially since Juan Martin del Potro – winner of the 2009 US Open – did not have an end to his career that lived up to the player he was, weakened by an accumulation of injuries, including one to the knee.
So many physical problems which constituted for him an “endless nightmare” in his own words. “It’s a really special day. It's a bit painful to not be able to play against my friend in the future… I come from a place where values are important and I believe that Juan Martin is an example for all of us,” Novak Djokovic commented at the time to pay tribute to his friend.
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