Juan Martin del Potro beats Novak Djokovic and ends his profession

Juan Martin del Potro ended his profession on Sunday. The 2009 US Open champion performed an exhibition match in opposition to his nice buddy Novak Djokovic in Buenos Aires. They loved each minute on the courtroom, and the house favourite prevailed 6-4, 7-5 to terminate his profession in type.

Juan Martin couldn’t play his finest tennis for years, fighting accidents and setbacks however by no means giving up. He recovered and performed at a excessive degree in 2018, battling for a Main title in opposition to Novak and changing into world no. 3. Nonetheless, his luck modified in Shanghai.

del Potro, Buenos Aires 2024© Stream screenshot

Del Potro suffered a proper knee harm and repeated it at Queen’s 2019, coming into the worst interval of his life. The Argentine had six surgical procedures by 2022, hoping for a comeback however struggling to stroll and do the on a regular basis issues. He performed his final official match in Buenos Aires two years in the past.

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— telefe (@telefe) December 1, 2024 Juan Martin embraces one final dance with Novak Djokovic

Along with his troubled knee stopping him from apply, the previous Main winner couldn’t hope to increase his profession. Nonetheless, he wished to play another match in opposition to his good buddy, Novak Djokovic. The 2 made a particular connection through the years, and Novak was very happy to journey to Buenos Aires.

Novak Djokovic & del Potro, Buenos Aires 2024© Stream screenshot

They loved a good time in entrance of the packed crowd, with Gisela Dulko and Gabriela Sabatini becoming a member of them on the courtroom within the second set. The outcome carried no significance, and Juan Martin defeated Novak 6-4, 7-5. The house favourite closed the third recreation with a forehand winner.

Juan Martin grabbed the fifth recreation with a service winner, and Novak locked the outcome at 3-3 with a backhand winner. The Argentine delivered a break within the tenth recreation, securing the opener 6-4. Dulko and Sabatini joined them at first of the second set.

4 gamers exchanged many volleys, holding the gang entertained. Djokovic and del Potro resumed their duel within the fourth recreation, and the Serb saved a break level within the sixth recreation. Juan Martin opened a 5-4 hole with a service winner and held at 15 two video games later for 6-5.

Novak despatched a brief ball to Juan Martin’s forehand within the twelfth recreation, permitting the house favourite to seal the deal and rejoice.