The final image of Juan Martin del Potro on a tennis court could have been his familiar headband resting over the net. Simple, poignant, understated and totally fitting with his elegant, injury-wracked career.

Novak Djokovic left Juan Martin del Potro and the Argentine fans delighted as he granted the former No. 3’s unusual request during an exhibition match. Del Potro said farewell to tennis with one last outing against Djokovic in Buenos Aires, in a contest dubbed ‘The Last Challenge’.

The 36-year-old played his last professional match in February 2022 after years of battling to overcome debilitating knee injuries.

During a media obligation at the Delray Beach Open in 2019, Juan Martin del Potro revealed the origins of his iconic forehand.

It was an emotional night in Buenos Aires on Sunday as Novak Djokovic helped Juan Martin del Potro say goodbye to his tennis career. The Argentine tennis star beat the 24-time Major winner in his final match and both men immediately broke down in tears.

The Argentine champion will say goodbye to tennis in an exhibition match in Buenos Aires against the 24-time Grand Slam champion

Juan Martin del Potro left fans in awe after clinching the El Ultimo Desafio win in Beuno Aires against Novak Djokovic.

Juan Martin del Potro bid farewell after beating Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-5 in an emotional exhibition match in front of his home crowd in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Sunday.

Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer both paid tribute to Juan Martin del Potro at an emotional farewell match in Buenos Aires.

Juan Martin del Potro ended his career on Sunday. The 2009 US Open champion played an exhibition match against his great friend Novak Djokovic in Buenos Aires. They enjoyed every minute on the court, and the home favorite prevailed 6-4, 7-5 to terminate his career in style.