It was difficult. Almost impossible. And it was finally confirmed. Juan Martín del Potro will not travel to Rio de Janeiro to play the ATP 500.
“What is clear is that after Rio (de Janeiro) I will stop, if I go,” the man from Tandil said in his last press conference, leaving more doubts than certainties.
It is that the Argentine had a special invitation to be part of the Brazilian contest, which will award a total of 1,815,000 dollars in prizes from next week.
“It was always a dream to have him with us and we were very close to being able to fulfill it. We wish him much success in the future and we know that the doors of the Rio Open will always be open for you,” they expressed from the tournament’s social networks.
As announced after his match in Buenos Aires against Federico Delbonis, Delpo He will be away from the courts for an indefinite period of time and will prioritize seeking an improvement for his health.
Juan Martin Del Potro unfortunately will not compete in the Rio Open. It was always a dream to have him with us and we came very close to being able to fulfill it. We wish you much success in the future and know that the doors of the Rio Open will always be open to you, @delpotrojuan ❤️ pic.twitter.com/9x7HvJD0zk
— Rio Open (@RioOpenOficial) February 11, 2022
