Former Argentinian tennis player Juan Martin del Potro has thanked Serbia’s Novak Djokovic for his special appearance in his final match. The 36-year-old retired recently after struggling with

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.

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.

Novak Djokovic spoke about his rivalry and friendship with Juan Martin del Potro over the 17 years on tour ahead of the Buenos Aires exhibition match. Speaking to the media, the Serb dubbed the 36-year-old Argentine's career among the greatest and acknowledged the various injuries that hampered his progress.

Novak Djokovic reserved special praise for Juan Martin del Potro after losing to the Argentinian in his final match before retiring.

Novak Djokovic was involved in multiple sports events over the weekend, first attending the Qatar Grand Prix before heading to Argentina to present the Copa Libertadores trophy.

Juan Martin del Potro, who has been acknowledged to carry one of the greatest forehands in the history of Tennis, officially bid farewell to the game of tennis on Sunday (2 December) in a tearful exhibition against Novak Djokovic in Buenos Aires.

"Both Del Potro and Djokovic perfectly embody the values that have guided our company since its inception: effort, excellence, resilience, and passion. Both are elite world tennis players who have excelled on all surfaces,