Farewell del Potro moves tennis: “even if I cry , I will leave happy”

Juan Martin del Potro The racket has definitely stuck. After retiring professionally in February 2022 In Buenos Aires, the same city experienced a Farewell in circumstances For one of the most beloved tennis players in the King’s racket sport. Hip and knee – Up to eight operations-caused ‘Delbo’ to say goodbye early to 36 years old, In an exhibition match with Novak Djokovic Full of passion, with Gabriela Sabatini and Gisela Dulko As luxury guests.

For several weeks it became known that Del Potro intends to say retirement in A huge event In the Argentine capital, with Novak Djokovic A luxury guest. The Serb, in the midst of his vacation, did not hesitate to accept an invitation His friend To say a final goodbye, accept a Secondary role At the meeting that He gave up all the limelight Possible tennis player Tandil. With a knee brace on his Hitting the right knee Juan Martin Armin took to the track, wrapped by Busy parking Who kept repeating his name.

It was the least game , with ‘NOL’ Del Potro played on the right So he could take out one last time that hammer that led him to Winning the 2009 US Open Championship And to be number three of the ATP ranking. After 6-4 In favor of the Argentine in the first set, another of the most Unexpected From farewell. Through tears, tennis player Tandil Gabriela Sabatini and Gisela Dulko offered to play for a few moments Mixed doubles match. After that, the meeting returned to normal , so that with another 7.5 in favour of Juan Martin Then there were the speeches of tennis players.

With these attitudes he has the most difficult trophy , which is the love of people

Juan Martin del Potro vs Djokovic

After getting the last point, Del Potro opened his arms Then she merges into a loving embrace with Djokovic, Clearly excited. Tears filled the faces of both tennis players , even more so when ‘Delpo’ She left her hair ribbon On the net as a sign of farewell. “I finish my career in the best way and leave happy. Even if I cry, I promise that I will leave happy. Thank you very much for all these years, goodbye”, He said goodbye to the colt, adding about the Serb that “He has all the sports titles, But with these situations he has the most difficult trophy, which is the love of people.”

Djokovic, an ideal friend

The friendship between Djokovic and Del Potro comes from Many years ago. Both tennis players saw each other’s faces in 19 occasions, Starring in epic encounters such as Wimbledon 2013. For the same reason, the Serbian tennis player took the microphone to dedicate – in perfect Spanish – some Nice words To his friend. “I am very excited, but also very grateful to be able to play with a friend, A great person and a great competitor. It’s a special day for me because it’s been a long time since I saw Juan Martin play for the first time, When we were 11 or 12 years old”, He began to say.

Juan Martin is an example for all of us and the greatest triumph in his life is that he is a wonderful person

Novak Djokovic to Juan Martin del Potro

‘Noel’ highlighted del Potro as a tennis player, but Especially as a person In order to justify Big Love That the whole tennis world feels it. “I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like Juan Martin, Everyone loves him. I come from a country with a culture where values are based on How a person behaves And the professionalism that you have , but the important thing is always Respect. I think Juan Martin is an example for all of us and the greatest victory of his life is that She’s a wonderful person.”, It ended with a loud ovation.

Federer joins the party

During the tribute as well Released compilation On the screens of Del Potro’s career, with a surprise of Roger Federer video In it, he thanked the Argentine for what he had done for tennis. “You are a tennis player and a special person. I hope you celebrate this moment and don’t be sad. We should all retire in life, The best for you is yet to come”, The Swiss rule.

We should all retire in life , the best for you is yet to come

Roger Federer to Juan Martin del Potro

More than two years later, Juan Martin Ocean was able to Fulfill your dream From his retirement on the tarmac, surrounded by his people, and in An unforgettable night Both for him and for the tennis world. Injuries prevented the Argentine’s career from being more successful than it really was , but His legacy will be eternal.