Twitterati reacts as Juan Martin del Potro hints at ending career due to injuries

Juan Martin del Potro announced on Saturday that he could retire from professional tennis following the Argentinian Open in Buenos Aires. del Potro said in an emotional press conference that he was going through many difficulties. He also admits to understanding that his fans would expect him to return to the sport soon.

“This is one of the hardest messages I’ve ever had to face up to and communicate,” he spoke in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

“Everyone knows and hopes that I return to tennis. Possibly it won’t be like that and that it will be more of a farewell than a return.” He last played a tournament in June 2019 at Queens in London. His recurring injury prevented him from regaining full fitness ever since.

Qué lindo va a ser volver a verlos!!! 🙏🇦🇷🎾 pic.twitter.com/tDJoPTlYUU

— Juan M. del Potro (@delpotrojuan) February 2, 2022

“The knee has been a nightmare. I’ve been trying alternatives and ways to resolve it for years and today I just can’t manage it,” he said. “I never imagined retiring from tennis anywhere other than out there on the court.” (h/t Hindu)

Nunca esta de más recordar esto.

68 de los últimos 69 Grand Slams fueron ganados por jugadores europeos.

La excepción? Un tal Juan Martín Del Potro ♥️ pic.twitter.com/FTRqlZjwtA

— Tiempo De Tenis (@Tiempodetenis1) January 30, 2022

https://twitter.com/ymanna3/status/1490053238489432068

Juan Martin del Potro just said he is going to retire from professional tennis after next week’s @ArgentinaOpen pic.twitter.com/0IHamES7EH

— Michal Samulski (@MichalSamulski) February 5, 2022

https://twitter.com/ymanna3/status/1490046347952623617

not only the greatest Del Potro moment of all time, but also the greatest overall moment in tennis history pic.twitter.com/ufA3yc0rO6

— Ricky Dimon (@Dimonator) February 5, 2022

There’s has only been 1 occasion where Federer, Djokovic and Nadal have all made the semi final of the same grand slam, and neither won the tournament. The 2009 US Open, where 20 year old Juan Martin del Potro stunned the world. pic.twitter.com/aLr0mfqTGT

— aidan (@Goatucanu) February 5, 2022

forever a legend of the game and in our hearts ❤️Juan Martín del Potro 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/uoqva4i8Rg

— Ryan (@Some1NamedRyan) February 5, 2022

Toni Nadal: "Del Potro is the unluckiest man in tennis. If he didn't have so many injuries, he would have competed with the Big 3 in a constant way and fought to become world No. 1" 😭

— Luigi Gatto (@gigicat7_) February 5, 2022

“i want to live like a 33-year-old person, without pain.” what a heartbreaking line; athletes really do ruin their bodies for the game. i hope his life after retirement is happy and pain-free. gracias por todo, delpo. forever a legend of this sport ❤️ pic.twitter.com/RfH5eMXrWb

— president of lehečka micronation (@rubledever) February 5, 2022

del Potro is a former Grand Slam winner and was ranked as high as No. 3 in the world.

A Remarkable Career: Juan Martin del Potro

Juan Martin del Potro turned pro in January 2005. His biggest accomplishment in his career was winning the 2009 US Open, defeating Rafael Nadal in the semis and Roger Federer n the final. His career has been affected by numerous wrist injuries on both hands. He returned splendidly and earned a career-high #3 ranking in August 2018.

In September 2018, he reached the US Open finals against Novak Djokovic. The 33-year old has won a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics and a silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. He will surely be remembered for his hard-hitting and flamboyant style of play. del Potro was also well-liked by players and fans alike.

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