The Middle Kingdom Brings Out a Smile on Juan Martin del Potro’s Face as He Shares the Stage Alongside Fellow Yesteryear Tennis Greats

There were rumors of his comeback for a long time, but Argentine star Juan Martin del Potro finally showed up in an exhibition match. Fans know him primarily for giving tough times to the “Big Four” during their heydays. He defeated Rafael Nadal in the semifinal of the 2009 US Open. And in the final, he defeated Roger Federer. But rather than giving any tough time to legends, this time, he enjoyed his time on the court with other greats of the sport.

During del Potro’s prime on the ATP Tour, ‘Fedal’ were not the only ones on his hit list. He defeated Andy Murray in a semifinal and a quarterfinal. Fans also remember him for his epic battle at the US Open 2018 with Novak Djokovic, which he lost. Though the tennis star is still craving to repeat such iconic performances, fitness problems are keeping him back. But recently, no fitness issues seemed to halt him as his game flowed again, alongside other tennis greats.

Juan Martin del Potro rubs shoulders with tennis greats

Del Potro participated in an exhibition match in Hangzhou, China, on June 23. Other legendary players like Carlos Moya, Marat Safin and David Ferrer too participated. The current coach of Rafael Nadal and former Spanish tennis player Carlos Moya partnered with him. Also, former World No.1 Russian player Marat Safin partnered with Spanish star David Ferrer. Following the unique event, Del Potro shared the photographs of the event and captioned it, “Sharing a court with these legends is a privilege.”

The tournament in China started on June 22 and will end on June 25. Other Chinese players Li Zhe, He Ycong, Wang Xiaofei, and Wang Fa, too competed in the event. British tennis ace Emma Raducanu too was going to participate, but signs of flu changed her decision.

But as the Argentine star played after a long time, he made a statement about his comeback plans while talking to the media.

Argentine star dreaming of a comeback

Del Potro last participated in the ATP tour at the Argentina Open in February 2022. He lost the opening match against Federico Delbonis. At the time, rumors were ripe that the tour was going to be his last, as he broke down into tears in the match.

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But the star while talking to the Argentine media Pagina12, revealed about his burning desire to come back to the tour. Also, the star talked about his fitness issues. He said, “With the US Open, I have an internal desire, that is to step on the court for the last time and play a worthy game. My health sends me messages that are not compatible with that desire. If in a month, the body tells me that I can’t do it, that I choose another way to close my career, I’m going to listen to it. But every day, I get up to fulfill my wish until I have to make an announcement.”

The fans of the Argentine star would want him to repeat his past thrillers soon. And his Chinese appearance could well be a trailer to all that excitement.

What do you think? Will we see Del Potro at this year’s US Open?

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