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Diego Schwartzman is absolutely flying right now at the Rolex Paris Masters. The Argentine has had a breakthrough year with multiple strong performances at the big tournaments. The Argentine is close to confirming his place in the season finale ATP Finals. The tennis player is a great soccer fan. So Schwartzman has shown his deep concern for countrymen and soccer legend Diego Maradona who recently underwent brain surgery.

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Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona recently underwent brain surgery in Argentina. He is said to be recovering well. Diego Schwartzman was asked about Maradona after his second-round victory at Rolex Paris Masters.

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Hailing from Argentina, Schwartzman is a huge fan of Maradona. And he revealed how much he adored Maradona through0ut his childhood.

“He’s been a sports idol since I was a kid. I’ve seen it on YouTube, not only, I’ve seen it on TV too. I’ve never seen him for real. He’s one of my soccer idols and I love soccer.” Schwartzman said.

“Wherever we go, everyone knows Argentina thanks to Maradona!”: Diego Schwartzman

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Maradona is a great Argentine icon and Schwartzman is proud of it. He wished Maradona a speedy recovery.

“He comes from Argentina so wherever we go, everyone knows Argentina thanks to Maradona! This is the reason why I have the first name, Diego. He is fighting today. He had an operation last night which went well. Everyone wishes him a speedy recovery.”

Diego Maradona is regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of his time. He guided Argentina to the 1986 FIFA World Cup triumph. Not just in Argentina, he is adored by many fans all around the world. His dribbling skills, grace, and leadership are second to none.

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Schwartzman is through to the quarterfinals of Paris Masters after a dominant 6-1,6-1 victory over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. A semifinal run in Paris will confirm Schwartzman’s place at the ATP Finals. He will complete the ATP Finals lineup and will be the second debutant apart from Russian player Andrey Rublev.

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