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INDIAN WELLS, CA – MARCH 18: Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina is congratulated by Roger Federer of Switzerland after their match during the men’s final on Day 14 of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 18, 2018 in Indian Wells, California. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
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INDIAN WELLS, CA – MARCH 18: Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina is congratulated by Roger Federer of Switzerland after their match during the men’s final on Day 14 of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 18, 2018 in Indian Wells, California. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Juan Martin del Potro has had an illustrious tennis career. The 33-year-old is known for his feisty forehands which gave his opponents a run for their money. Further, the towering Argentine will be remembered for his emphatic 2009 US Open victory over the Swiss legend Roger Federer. In a see-saw battle, del Potro came back from two sets to one down to win the summit clash. Moreover, it was his first and only Grand Slam title.
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Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro celebrates after winning against Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka during their men’s singles second- round match on day five of The Roland Garros 2019 French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 30, 2019. (Photo by Ibrahim Ezzat/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Last week, Juan Martin del Potro made an emotional announcement to his fans. He hinted that his appearance at the Argentina Open in Buenos Aires will be his farewell tournament. Over the past few years, the former World Number 3 has constantly been suffering from injuries. As a result, it has kept him away from performing consistently at the highest level.
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This shock update left his fans emotional. Additionally, former World Number 1 Andy Murray sympathized with the Argentine star, saying that he had been in that position himself.
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A throwback when Roger Federer praised the forehand of Juan Martin del Potro
After the 2017 US Open, Roger Federer had tweeted a video in which del Potro could be seen delivering a powerful forehand winner. The caption read, “Juan Martin del THORtro”, comparing him to the American superhero and Marvel comic character ‘Thor’.
Juan Martin del THORtro @delpotrojuan pic.twitter.com/BsLeAHhULV
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) September 5, 2017
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Juan Martin del Potro went on to defeat Roger Federer in the quarter-finals of that tournament. However, he lost to the eventual champion Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals.
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Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina returns the ball during his men’s singles fourth round match against Borna Coric of Croatia on Day Seven of the 2018 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
The Argentine tennis star will be seen for the final time at the Argentina Open. He has been handed a wildcard entry and will take on fellow countryman Federico Delbonis in the opening round. Can del Potro have one final hurrah? Do let us know your views in the comments below.
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