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Del Potro, the fith Beatles

Farewell Juan Martin Del Potro, the “fifth Beatle” who mixed it with the Big 4

The Argentinian will be remembered as a gentle giant with a monstrous forehand, who had the temerity to interrupt the domination of Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic - helping Andy Murray along the way

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Simon Cambers
Juan Martin Del Potro, Roland-Garros 2018

Gallery: 2006-2022; charting Juan Martin del Potro’s glorious peaks and cruel injuries

Juan Martin del Potro played what seems set to be his last ever match in February 2022. Here is a photographic look back at the Argentinian's career, from the joy of Grand Slam glory to a series of unfortunate injuries.

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Jérémy Baudu
Argentina Open

Bittersweet symphony – even in a “farewell” match Del Potro demonstrated what made him a unique and legendary talent

Juan Martin del Potro's thrillride of a career has likely come to an end. Injuries cut his win totals, but they did not keep him from reaching the apex, both physically and emotionally.

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Chris Oddo
Juan Martin Del Potro, Buenos Aires 2022

Del Potro falls to Delbonis in emotional affair in Buenos Aires, and bids farewell

Juan Martin del Potro told the crowd that he was happy to have played his last ever match in front of them

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Chris Oddo
Alexander Bublik Montpellier trophy

Alexander Bublik, tennis philosopher: “It’s like roulette. Sometimes you put down another thousand”

The 24-year-old Kazakh won his first title in Montpellier on Sunday but admits he rarely knows what to expect when he throws the ball up to serve

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Cédric Rouquette
Alexander Bublik
4 years ago

Bublik stuns Zverev to win Montpellier for first ATP title

The 24-year-old completed the perfect week as he broke his duck on the...
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Simon Cambers
Andy Murray
4 years ago

Andy Murray to miss clay-court season to protect fitness, Wimbledon hopes

The former world No 1 said it was not worth risking injury as...
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Simon Cambers
Yannick Noah in Brut's mini-documentary, Cameroon, 2022
4 years ago

Yannick Noah back home in Cameroon as a local chief to fulfil his father’s dream

France's last male Grand Slam champion says it was his calling to return...
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Simon Cambers
Juan Martin Del Potro, 2018
4 years ago

Juan Martin del Potro to retire: “I want to live like a 33-year-old, without pain”

The Tower of Tandil said he just wants to live pain-free after a...
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Simon Cambers
Alexander Zverev Montpellier 2022
4 years ago

Zverev promises to “shut the phone down” to avoid more Grand Slam woe

The German admits he struggled to cope when people started saying he could...
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Simon Cambers
Alexander Zverev Montpellier 2022
4 years ago

Top seed Zverev reaches 29th career final in Montpellier

Alexander Zverev will bid for his 20th career title when he takes on...
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Simon Cambers
Mikael Ymer
4 years ago

Sweden’s Ymer brothers miss out on final spots on two continents

Elias and Mikael Ymer were beaten in their respective semi-finals on Saturday but...
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Simon Cambers
Rafael_Nadal_A0_2022
4 years ago

Retirement not in the conversation after Nadal’s unexpected Australian Open triumph

Rafael Nadal made history in Melbourne by recording his 21st major title, and...
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Chris Oddo
Rafael Nadal
4 years ago

Brilliant Nadal wins record 21st Grand Slam title after epic recovery to beat Medvedev at Australian Open

The Spaniard came from two sets down to beat Medvedev 2-6, 6-7 (5),...
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Simon Cambers
Rafael Nadal AO F 2022
4 years ago

Nadal wins record 21st Grand Slam title with victory at Australian Open

Rafael Nadal produced an epic comeback as he beat Daniil Medvedev 2-6, 6-7...
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Simon Cambers
Nick Kyrgios, Thanasi Kokkinakis AO 2022
4 years ago

Special win for the Special Ks – Kyrgios and Kokkinakis win Australian Open men’s doubles

In an all-Australian final, Kyrgios and Kokkinakis triumphed
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Carrie Dunn
Daniil Medvedev celebrates AO 2022
4 years ago

Medvedev focused on winning title, not stopping Nadal from winning No 21

The Russian is determined to focus on himself as he tries to win...
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Simon Cambers
Stefanos Tsitsipas AO loss 2022
4 years ago

Beaten Tsitsipas rues missed opportunity: “First set was crucial”

The Greek said his Australian Open semi-final against Daniil Medvedev might have been...
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Simon Cambers
Rafael Nadal, 2022, Melbourne
4 years ago

Nadal the most deserving of GOAT status among Big Three? Here’s what we found…

Making the GOAT case for King of Clay Rafael Nadal. The Spaniard deserves...
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Chris Oddo
Daniil Medvedev SF AO 2022
4 years ago

Resilient Medvedev grinds down Tsitsipas to reach Australian Open final

The Russian lost his composure at one stage but recovered superbly to reach...
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Simon Cambers