Novak Djokovic is in Argentina and he is there for his friend, Juan Martin del Potro. The Argentinean ATP star will be playing his final match on the tennis court on December 1st. Although he officially retired back in 2022, he is playing a final exhibition match now as a way to say goodbye to the sport and his fans and he will have Djokovic on the other side of the court.

On Saturday, Novak was captured in an embrace with Del Potro at the airport. The two hugged as soon as Nole stepped off his jet, melting the hearts of fans across social media. The Tennis Letter captured the adorable reunion, tweeting the video of the moment. The post read, “Novak Djokovic and Juan Martín del Potro share a hug as Novak arrives for Delpo’s farewell match in Buenos Aires. So many great moments between these two legends. One last time.”

Djokovic couldn’t help sharing the moment on social media himself. Taking to his Instagram, he posted a series of pictures with the Argentinean star, as he wrote “Argentina querida acá estoy 🇦🇷 🫶🏼” which translates to “Dear Argentina, here I am.” And of course, while Djokovic is there to support his friend on his farewell, his wife is gushing about his photos. Jelena wrote in the comments, “Amooooreeeee 😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️” highlighting the adoration she has for her husband and his friendship with Del Potro.

Even Juan Martin del Potro took to social media to express heartfelt gratitude to Novak Djokovic for accepting his invitation. “This match is a goodbye,” he shared, highlighting Djokovic’s generosity in joining him for this special occasion. Del Potro hopes to experience a familiar joy on the court one last time, stating, “I want to give him all the love possible. If, for one, two, or three hours, I can be at peace and happy on a tennis court, it will be beautiful.”

Even though Djokovic is currently in Argentina for an exhibition match, the 2024 tennis season is officially over and Djokovic is enjoying the off-season, diving into his off-court interests. Now that his competitive season has wrapped up, he’s getting down to business!

The Nole keeps himself busy even during the off-season!

After concluding his season with a hard-fought match at the Shanghai Masters, where he lost to Jannik Sinner in the finals, Djokovic has kept his competitive spirit alive. While he may not have been competing in matches, he was spotted practicing on the courts. Now, he’s enjoying a well-deserved break in Qatar and Argentina. Just hours after being announced as a Brand Ambassador for Qatar Airways, Djokovic was seen in Doha, turning his attention to the thrilling world of Formula 1 at the Qatar Grand Prix. He enjoyed an exciting weekend visiting Ferrari and McLaren garages and chatting with Alpine drivers Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon.

On November 30th, Novak Djokovic arrived in Argentina. He participated in a ceremony ahead of the Copa Libertadores final. This event was significant as it took place before his much-anticipated exhibition match against Juan Martín del Potro. The Serb was seen holding the Copa trophy on the pitch! Although he cleverly refrained from expressing any preference for either Botafogo or Atletico Mineiro.

In a twist of fate, it was Botafogo who emerged victorious, clinching their first Copa Libertadores title. Djokovic has long been vocal about his love for soccer; in a previous interview, he stated, “I’m a big fan of Milan and I’ll always be. For me, football is second only [to] tennis. My father was a professional footballer and at home, we always watch the Rossoneri’s games with great interest.”

Amid his interest in other sports, tennis remains at the forefront of Djokovic’s ambitions as he eyes that coveted 100th title. Now he’s gearing up for the 2025 season with Andy Murray as his coach. Do you think Djokovic surprises us all in the upcoming year? Share your thoughts in the comments!