Tennis
Juan Martin Del Potro retired from action
Juan Martin Del Potro announced – with tears in his eyes – his decision to retire from active duty at the age of 33.
Juan Martin Del Potro gave a press conference from Buenos Aires on Saturday afternoon and while everyone in attendance was ready to ask him about his magnificent return to tennis next week after 31 months of inactivity, he threw up… a bolt of lightning.
The 33-year-old Argentine, former No. 3 tennis player in the world, champion at the 2009 US Open and silver medalist in Rio 2016, has overcome many difficulties during his career but is forced to succumb to the injuries sustained has him in recent years plagued so much and withdraws from active action, thus ending his great career.
With tears in his eyes, the “Tandil Tower” announced that he would be playing for the last time next week and saying goodbye to tennis the way he always wanted, on his own terms.
Wait 31 months for it. He’s been training, he’s been trying to come back from permanent wrist and knee surgery, but he’ll be playing in front of his audience for the last time (Argentina Open) and saying goodbye to tennis as he deserves. Be a fighter in court.
Details of what he said in the press conference:
“It’s more of a farewell than a return. I’m living a nightmare with my knee, but I never thought I’d leave the stadiums. I thought the tournament in Buenos Aires would be ideal to say goodbye to tennis.
I finally decided to live pain free as a 33 year old. I never put it down no matter how bad things turned out in my life, but I was forced to and now I’ve made this difficult decision.
I’m looking forward to going on the pitch on Tuesday (against Delbonis). It’s hard to deal with the pain anymore. I had to play my last match against a friend and I am very happy to say goodbye to Federico. I hope that this day will be unforgettable“.
Source: Tennis24
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They will enter the Rod Laver Arena at approximately 02:30 Kyiv time. Jessica Pegula (USA, WTA 6) and Madison Keys (USA, WTA 9).
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This will be the fourth head-to-head meeting between the rivals.
The winner of the match will face Wang Xinyu or Amanda Anisimova in the quarter-finals.
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The 23-time Grand Slam champion retired in 2022, avoiding the word “retirement” and saying only that he was “moving away” from the sport.
Her last match took place at the 2022 US Open, where she lost to Ajla Tomljanovic. Williams’ re-entry into the anti-doping pool last December fueled rumors of a comeback. Although Serena later denied her return, The Telegraph’s sources claim that the tennis community is not buying it and believes Serena can still compete at WTA level.
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Williams will be eligible to return to Roland Garros this summer, including mixed doubles, with possible options at Wimbledon or the US Open. Her older sister Venus continues to perform at the age of 45, increasing interest in Serena’s possible return.
Former champion Jim Courier is confident that Williams will definitely be back on the field if injuries are not a problem; The only question is the format and tournament.
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January 25 Ukraine Elina Svitolina won against Mirra Andreeva In the 1/8 final at the Australian Open.
Elina won in two sets with scores of 6:2 and 6:4 in 1 hour 24 minutes. Svitolina faced Andreeva for the second time and defeated the Russian for the first time.
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Elina will compete against world number three Coco Gauff in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.
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