DelPo picks HIS player in a fun “Preferred Player” activity ❤️

Juan Martin del Potro has confirmed that his farewell to professional tennis will be an exhibition match against Novak Djokovic, set to take place on December 1 in Buenos Aires. This emotional send-off has a backstory, as revealed by Del Potro in a heartfelt interview with La Nacion, quoted by Tennis365.

Del Potro shared how the idea came to life after an unexpected dinner with Djokovic in Miami. "One day in Miami, he called me and said, ‘Delpo, I know you’re here, I want to go to dinner together to talk,’" the Argentine recounted.

Canceling all his plans, he eagerly accepted Djokovic's invitation, leading to a conversation where Djokovic brought up rumors about Del Potro's farewell plans.

"He said to me, ‘Well, let’s get to the point. Is it true that you want to say goodbye, to play a match in Argentina?’"

Del Potro admitted his emotional struggle but the Serb's reply was unwavering: "Count on me for whatever I can help you with. I have the Olympic Games, I have Saudi Arabia, tournaments, my family—but somehow I will accompany you in your last moment on the court."

This solidified the plan for the exhibition, named "The Last Challenge."

The 37-year-old Serb will reach Argentina in the final days of November and enjoy the official dinner ahead of the event. The pair are expected to complete media duties before playing the highly-anticipated exhibition match.