Juan Martin Del Potro’s life has become a painful struggle due to injuries from his tennis career. He will bid farewell to the sport on December 1st in Buenos Aires, playing an exhibition match against Novak Djokovic. Djokovic eagerly accepted the invitation, praising Del Potro as a “lovable guy” with an impressive style and warm personality.
During his career, Del Potro was one of the few players who managed to capture a Grand Slam title amidst the dominance of Djokovic, Nadal, and Federer. His victory at the 2009 US Open, where he defeated Federer in five thrilling sets, remains unforgettable. Yet, despite his talent and power on the court, persistent injuries hampered his success.
Fans have always known that injuries cut short Del Potro’s career; however, many were unaware of how much these issues affected his daily life until he shared more details in an Instagram video.
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Del Potro’s Struggles:
Recalling his first knee surgery in June many years ago, Del Potro mentioned that doctors initially expected him back on court within three months. Sadly, this marked the start of an ongoing nightmare for him. “When I had my first surgery,” he said, “the doctor told me I would play in three months… Since that moment, I was never able to climb stairs without pain.” His words paint a picture of enduring agony—driving hurts him; even sleeping can be painful.
Despite undergoing five additional surgeries after winning the US Open title, none resolved his knee problems or alleviated his suffering. After losing to Federico Delbonis in Buenos Aires last year—a match fans remember well—he secretly flew to Switzerland for yet another operation but found no relief.
“I spent two months trying rehabilitation near Basel,” he explained about this hidden chapter of recovery attempts abroad before returning stateside for further treatment involving over 100 injections! The process brought only more disappointment as nothing seemed effective against relentless discomfort.
The toll taken by these experiences has left significant impacts beyond physical pain: emotionally drained too! He confessed feeling unable now even enjoy simple pleasures like playing football or Padel anymore because constant aches limit activities once loved dearly by him personally…
“My daily life isn’t what I would like it to be,” he admitted somberly while describing how tough pretending everything is okay becomes sometimes when really inside feels terrible instead…
Every morning starts with swallowing six or seven pills just cope through day ahead—gastric protectors alongside anti-inflammatory meds needed combat anxiety symptoms caused weight gain side effects forcing dietary changes advised doctors themselves!
Fans might wonder if such hardships could ever truly end for someone who gave so much joy watching perform brilliantly during peak years gone past already now behind us forevermore perhaps?
What do you think? Can athletes find peace after their careers end?
