Del Potro confesses: What three moments from his career does he choose?

Carlos Navarro | 27 Mar 2026 | 18.30

Juan Martín del Potro and a special confession. Source: Getty

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Juan Martín del Potro closed the chapter of professional tennis and now enjoys a life where recovery time limits and knee surgeries have become a footnote. He tried until the end, but the recent public appearances of the Tandil native reflect a change in mood, a sense of peace with his path, process, and perhaps sudden ending.

One proof of this is seeing him smile, enjoy, and have fun at different exhibitions around the world: some have taken him to places like Sao Paulo, Brazil. The latest major event in which Delpo participated, a series of exhibition matches in São Paulo alongside names like Andy Roddick, Fernando Meligeni, and Diego Schwartmzan, the perfect guide to draw reflections from a man who was always a protagonist during his time on the circuit.

Precisely for his vlog, in which Juan Martín recalled moments like, for example, the day he "retired" Roddick (his last opponent in his farewell tournament, the US Open 2012), the Tandil native also had moments of seriousness and reflection. Captured on camera by Peque, del Potro faced one of those questions that always leave a good taste, that feeling of looking back with pride for everything achieved and not regret for what could have been. What are the three moments of your career that stand out? The answer, of course, is priceless.

Del Potro chose the most exciting moments of his career and answered another crucial question

"For me, what I lived in Rio, at the Rio Olympics, was very special. I was coming back from a wrist injury and faced Djokovic in the first round. I had not played for almost a year: I was at a very difficult point in my career because I felt really bad in the wrist, didn't know if I should keep playing or not. Then, the semifinals with Rafa... it was one of the weeks I enjoyed the most during my time on the circuit.

Among us, we always talked about there being a Big Four, not a Big Three. We discussed, among ourselves, the 'Four Musketeers' concept, including Murray's role as well. Yes, later the Big Three made more difference, but Murray was also remarkable. Then, the Davis Cup was very special for all of us... and of course, the US Open that I won. The US Open brings other emotions, a different kind of achievement. Being so young... I always dreamed of winning the US Open, even though Roland Garros was more special for the Argentines. But since I was a kid, I said I wanted to win the US Open. I was lucky to fulfill that dream," an emotional Juan Martín said, emphasizing how challenging it is to coexist with such monumental figures.

Lastly, one of the aspects worth highlighting from the entire conversation refers to what the Tandil native misses the most about the circuit... but also to the heavy and demanding routine that he had no problem forgetting. "What I miss the most is playing with the people, these beautiful stadiums, I miss that a lot. What do I miss the least? The routine, training, discipline... there comes a moment when that exhausts you." The word of a champion.