Speaking to the press, Del Potro tearfully insisted that he was ready to draw the final curtain on his career. The Argentinian then went on to reminisce about some of the greatest moments he enjoyed on court, which included beating Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer to win the 2009 US Open.
He also noted that 2016 was a special year, which saw him not only help Argentina win their first-ever Davis Cup title but also win the silver medal at the Rio Olympics.
Del Potro then spoke in detail about a variety of topics. The 2009 US Open winner first touched upon how he never took pride in his distinguished career, before disclosing that he had been training hard for the last three months just to play in his hometown.
The Argentinian also expressed dismay at the situation concerning his knee, while asserting that he saw this year as a good opportunity to play in Buenos Aires.
“I also do not rule out continuing to consult doctors, as has happened with Andy Murray or Pablo Andújar” - Juan Martin Del Potro
Towards the end of the interview, Del Potro asserted that his return to the tour had an upside and that he intended to do his best at the ATP 250 tournament in Buenos Aires.
The 33-year-old also claimed he was willing to consult more doctors to possibly prolong his career. He pointed to his peers Andy Murray and Pablo Andujar, both of whom have continued to compete on the tour despite enduring multiple surgeries.
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