Djokovic, surrendered to Del Potro: “Everyone loves him, he is a wonderful person”
Unforgettable day for Argentine sports! Within the framework of the exhibition “The Last Challenge”, Juan Martín del Potro and Novak Djokovic starred in more than a match: It was a shared tribute, surrounded by a stadium full of fans, receiving an absolute display of affection in return for so many years of great tennis. The Serbian’s emotional words at the ceremony.
“Like everyone in this stadium, I am very excited and grateful to be able to play with my friend, a great person, a great player and a great rival too. “It’s a very special day for me too because it’s been a long time since I met Juan Martín in France when I was 11 or 12.”began the legendary Balkan, 36 years old, paying tribute to Del Potro in his farewell.
“Lately I feel Juan Martín much closer to my heart. I have said it thousands of times in recent days: I don’t know a single person who doesn’t love Juan Martín, everyone loves him. “The greatest victory in life is that, he is a wonderful person.”continued the recent gold medalist at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
“I want to say two more things. One is that tonight is sad for the sports world and tennis but also I feel very happy because we are here to celebrate his careereverything he achieved in these years”, launched the 24-time Grand Slam champion on one of his most important rivals in recent decades, whom he faced 20 times.
“And the last thing, which is most important, thanks to the Del Potro family. The whole family because the person who is here with us has many good values of the house so thanks to the family. And thanks to you for this wonderful atmosphere”‘Nole’ closed, after an exciting visit to Argentina after 11 years of waiting.
