Juan Martin de Potro: Will Gabriela Sabatini get him back in shape?

Juan Martin del Potro, who bid farewell to professional tennis just last year due to the relentless pain in his knee, left a glimmer of hope for fans by suggesting a possible comeback. Despite his initial departure, the Argentine tennis sensation indicated a willingness to re-enter the sport if he could find a solution to his persistent physical issues. Del Potro’s recent foray into

training and contemplation of participating in the US Open 2023 has garnered considerable attention in the tennis world.

In his quest for a return to competitive play, del Potro enlisted the expertise of fitness coach Duglas Cordero, a familiar face on the tennis circuit renowned for his work with players like Dominic Thiem, Leylah Fernandez, and the Fruhvirtova sisters. “My goal is to be ready to play an official game in the tournament,” del Potro confidently stated to the AP press agency. The prospect of his return has also excited fans and organizers of the US Open, where he clinched his first Grand Slam title in 2009 and reached the final again in 2018.

Adding a touch of intrigue to del Potro’s training journey, he recently joined forces with another Argentine tennis legend, Gabriela Sabatini. Sabatini, who triumphed at the US Open in 1990 with a memorable victory over Steffi Graf, shared a photo of their training session. This collaboration took place in Miami, as part of a promotional event for Padel, a sport for which “Delpo” serves as an ambassador. Reflecting on their training session, del Potro commented, “We played together for an hour – and it felt like I played a five-hour match.” However, this encounter occurred at the early stages of his partnership with Cordero, leaving fans and experts eagerly anticipating further developments in del Potro’s journey back to the tennis court.

As Juan Martin del Potro continues to explore his potential return to professional tennis, the training sessions with the legendary Gabriela Sabatini have sparked intrigue and anticipation. Tennis enthusiasts worldwide eagerly await updates on whether these sessions will pave the way for a remarkable comeback by the Argentine tennis icon.