Juan Martin del Potro is at the twilight of his career. The Argentinian tennis player, 33, will make his return to competition, which is more like a farewell tour, during the Argentina Open, which begins Monday in Buenos Aires. The winner of the 2009 US Open has indeed conceded that it was “more of a farewell than a return”, he who did not play again in June 2019 due to knee problems.
“If I’m honest, I have to say that I’m not here for a miraculous comeback like the other times. I know my limits and I’m going to enjoy my last two tournaments,” said del Potro, who is also due to play the appointment. you from Rio de Janeiro the week after. “I’ve had pain for two and a half years. I don’t like it but that’s how it is. Besides the anguish and sadness, I want Tuesday’s game to be unforgettable. I don’t want to retire in a press conference but of course on a tennis court”, added the Tower of Tandil, in tears, Saturday at a press conference. Juan Martin del Potro has not played since his right knee injury suffered on the Queen’s lawn in June 2019. The Argentine has undergone numerous operations, including two wrists and four knees. He has 22 titles, and 13 finals, to his name.