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Cilic’s emotional notice to Del Potro: ‘Your legacy is safe’
Croat shares heartwarming farewell message on social media
December 05, 2024
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Juan Martin del Potro final performed Marin Cilic on the 2018 Roland Garros.
By ATP Workers
Marin Cilic despatched his heartfelt regards to former rival Juan Martin del Potro on social media Wednesday.
The previous No. 3 within the PIF ATP Rankings formally bid farewell to the game final weekend throughout an exhibition match at Parque Roca in Buenos Aires, the place he confronted 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic. He additionally performed his ultimate ATP Tour match within the Argentine capital on the 2022 IEB+ Argentina Open.
“So many farewells this 12 months, and whereas they’re bittersweet for us tennis fanatics, they’re additionally a celebration of all that you just guys have achieved,” Cilic shared on X.
“Congratulations on all of your unbelievable accomplishments, for realizing your desires, and for uplifting so many together with your journey.”
Pricey Juan Martin,
So many farewells this 12 months, and whereas they’re bittersweet for us tennis fanatics, they’re additionally a celebration of all that you just guys have achieved.
I’m actually glad that you just had the farewell you deserve, at residence, alongside @DjokerNole, who confirmed…
1/3— Marin Cilic (@cilic_marin) December 4, 2024
The 2 gamers achieved their profession milestones on the US Open, with Del Potro rising victorious in 2009 and Cilic claiming the trophy in 2014. They performed 13 instances of their Lexus ATP Head2Head collection, with the Argentine successful 11 of these matches. The pair’s final assembly got here at Roland Garros in 2018, which Del Potro received in 4 units.
With that in thoughts, their mutual respect extends far past the courtroom.
Del Potro, a 22-time tour-level titlist, sealed his profession with a 439-174 file, in keeping with the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index.
“Whereas we are able to’t assist however marvel what might have been if luck (and well being) had been kinder to you, your legacy is safe as one of many greats,” Cilic mentioned. “Wishing you all the very best in all the pieces that follows—you actually deserve it.”