Juan Martin del Potro makes the final decision on US Open participation having teased fans of a ‘Last Dance’ in New York

Juan Martin Del Potro withdraws from the US Open due to heath concerns

Juan Martin del Potro makes the final decision on US Open participation having teased fans of a ‘Last Dance’ in New York

Juan Martin Del Potro ( Credits : usopen.org)

Argentinian tennis player Juan Martin Del Potro pens a heartfelt note on X (formally known as Twitter). In his note, he expresses how, due to his injuries, he will not be able to participate in the US Open this year. The former US Open champion shared how he wanted to play a farewell match at the tournament, but his body was not 100% supportive of his wishes.

For context, he won the US Open final in 2009 against Roger Federer, but he had to take a break due to an injury to his right wrist. His injuries hampered his bright career. After recovering from them, he had a brilliant return, reaching the final of the US Open in 2018 but unfortunately losing to Novak Djokovic. His injuries hampered his bright career. He had earlier hinted at making a comeback.

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This news had tennis fans ecstatic.His return was, however, never confirmed by the tournament. That’s not all, he wasn’t even included in the list of wildcards for the tournament. All doubts were cleared when he himself announced that he would not be taking part in the tournament because of health concerns.

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He wrote that he tried his best to meet the criteria, but his body could not keep up with his ambitions. He wrote, “As you know, my desire to return to a court as special as the US Open made me very excited. I tried by all means to reach term, but my body does not accompany me 100 percent to be able to feel comfortable and happy to share, once again, with you, a unique moment.”

Giving a warm hug to all the people who encouraged and understood him, he stated that he would keep trying to improve his health and would see everyone soon. His official quote read, “I thank you for the company, the understanding, and the messages of encouragement you leave me. I send you a very big hug. I hope to see you soon.”

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Juan Martin Del Potro Over The Years

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Roger Federer and Juan Martin Del Potro (Credits : Tennis Majors)

The former World No. 3 defeated Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals of the 2009 US Open and then went on to defeat five-time defending champion Roger Federer in an astonishing victory. He was also the only man to win a Grand Slam Tournament outside the ‘Big Three’ in a span of 30 tournaments.

His other achievements include winning a bronze medal in men’s singles at the 2012 London Olympics. He then moved on to win a silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Before his career was hindered by injuries, he was also the champion of Indian Wells in 2018, again defeating the defending champion Roger Federer in the final. Sadly, due to his knee injury, he had to retire in 2022.

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