The US Open was filled with nostalgia and emotion with the presence of two of the greatest legends of Argentine tennis: Juan Martín del Potro and Gabriela Sabatini.
The 2009 and 1990 Flushing Meadows champions returned to the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium to take part in a charity exhibition during the “Night of Legends”, where they shared the court with figures such as Denmark’s Caroline Wozniacki and American Andy Roddick.
Sabatini, who was crowned champion in 1990 by defeating Steffi Graf, expressed her excitement on her social media: “Magical night. Dear friend, what a great pleasure to have shared that special place with you. and see you play again. I admire you and love you, thank you.”
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Del Potro, known as “The Tower of Tandil” who won the title in 2009 after beating the legendary Roger Federer, was moved by the affection of the New York public. “I love you, Gaby. Thank you for an unforgettable night.” “in our dream place,” Del Potro responded to Sabatini on Instagram.
Throughout his career, Del Potro has felt the support of the American fans, especially in his memorable return in 2016 after multiple wrist surgeries.
Juan Martín del Potro and Gabriela Sabatini dazzled at a charity exhibition. (Photo: Instagram/@sabatinigaby).
At a particularly contested point between Del Potro and Wozniacki, Roddick, microphone in hand, joked: “Don’t play right anymore.” The evening also had a funny moment when Del Potro experienced a technical problem with his microphone during the warm-up, which generated laughter among those present.
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The meeting It ended with a narrow victory for the Argentines by 11-9But beyond the result, what prevailed was the camaraderie and charitable spirit of the event. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will go to the USTA Foundation, which supports educational and sports programs for underprivileged youth in the United States.
