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 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.

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

Former US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro emotionally retired from tennis after an exhibition match against Novak Djokovic in Argentina. The 36-year-old, who won his only major title in 2009, faced numerous injuries throughout his career,

Juan Martin del Potro left fans in awe after clinching the El Ultimo Desafio win in Beuno Aires against Novak Djokovic.

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,