Juan Martin Del Potro He bid his fans an emotional farewell in his final match of the Argentine Open 2022. He lost his comeback match against compatriot Federico Delbonis in the opening round, probably the last game of his career.
The Argentine player was playing his first match in two and a half years and was visibly emotional in the final game of the match. He couldn’t close his comeback to the tour with a win, but playing the match was a big deal for him. US Open The champion who missed tennis for years due to multiple injuries. After the match, Del Potro explained that it was difficult to play with the pain, but wanted to say goodbye while playing on the field, not at a press conference.
Old World No.3 hung the headband on the net after his match, many believed to be his version of farewell. However, Del Potro said he will decide whether to play tennis again after evaluating his knee injury. There is a potential comeback as the 33-year-old has announced that he has a chance to play again if his knee condition improves.
“One of the most honorable men on the tour” Paul Anncone pays tribute to Juan Martin Del Potro
famous tennis coach Paul AnnaconeHaving coached many top tennis players, including Pete Sampras and 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer, he weighed in on his thoughts on Del Potro and praised the Argentinean, saying he was one of the most honored players on the tour. He also spoke about Del Potro’s poignant gesture to put the headband in the net, possibly to signify the end of his career and his way of wrapping things up.
However, Annacone believes there is still a window for Del Potro’s potential return and has yet to finish playing tennis.
“Look at that emotional face (about Del Potro’s last game). Just one of the most honorable men on tour, much loved. It was a tough one, watching her wrap her up and put the headband in the net and while she could leave the window open in tennis (for a comeback).He said on the Annacone Tennis Channel.
Other host Brett Haber also reiterated his comments, and Del Potro’s “Get healthy again and get out.“
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