Del Potro discusses modern tennis: "The tour is open, there are great opportunities for everyone"

Adrien Guyot

le 24/04/2025 à 07h59

2 min to read

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Juan Martin Del Potro is one of the players who has left his mark on the world of tennis over the last two decades. Part of the same generation as the famed Big 3—Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal—the Argentine was one of the few players to etch his name into Grand Slam history, winning the 2009 US Open after defeating Federer in a five-set final.

A two-time Olympic medalist (bronze at the 2012 London Games and silver four years later in Rio, where he lost the final to Andy Murray), the former world No. 3 also claimed the Davis Cup in 2016 and the Indian Wells Masters in 2018, bringing his total ATP titles to 22.

Plagued by injuries, particularly to his wrist, Del Potro retired in Buenos Aires in 2022 but continues to follow tennis closely. The "Tower of Tandil," as he is nicknamed, recently shared his thoughts on the new generation, particularly João Fonseca (18).

"Today's tennis is all about power and strength, and with his serve and forehand, João will be among the best. He has a strategy similar to mine, relying heavily on his serve and forehand.

Of course, matches are so intense now that he’ll need to be in peak physical condition. He’s already good and has a strong desire to improve. Breaking into the top 10 is tough—that’s the reality.

However, now that the Big Three, Murray, Wawrinka, and myself are no longer in the top 10... things have changed a lot. There are great opportunities for everyone. Before, there were only six spots left in the top 10 because it was impossible to beat the Big Four.

The tour is open, and there are Argentines who have a chance to make it. For my country, it would be incredible to see someone reach a Grand Slam final again. Fonseca is a Latin American who could do it, but it takes a lot of patience and discipline," Del Potro told *Punto De Break*.