Novak Djokovic hailed by tennis fans and Jon Wertheim for doing something ‘amazing’ for retired player

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Novak Djokovic has been stepping up his preparations for a return to Grand Slam success, having struggled this season.

Djokovic has appointed Andy Murray as his coach for the off-season and the 2025 Australian Open, after failing to win a Grand Slam in 2024.

The Serbian boasts 24 Grand Slam titles, more than any other man, while he is level with Margaret Court for overall success.

But his best finish in 2024 was his runner-up spot at Wimbledon, having lost to Carlos Alcaraz for the second successive year.

Djokovic did win a ‘dream’ Olympic gold, but the 37-year-old will be keen to add to his Grand Slam honours list next season.

Tennis fans hail Novak Djokovic ahead of Juan Martin del Potro match

The hard work with Murray will soon begin, but he is currently in Argentina for a farewell match with Juan Martin del Potro.

Djokovic will help send the Argentine into retirement, with Jon Wertheim among those impressed by the former’s generous actions, writing on X: “In happier, non-doping tennis news: that Djokovic is spending this weekend in Argentina – at age 37; in the sparse off-season; as he gears up for Australian with a new coaching situation – making sure Del Potro gets the send-off he deserves….speaks volumes and speaks so well of both players….”

Other impressed tennis fans wrote: “Exactly. Class act. Delpo x Novak is always a pleasure!” and “Mad respect for Novak. I might not be his biggest fan, but he’s doing a wonderful thing.”

Another commented: “Plus Delpo had some very crucial wins against Nole. The friendship and respect is what mattered most.”

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And another grateful tennis fan said: “The greatest players in my book, Novak for all that he achieved in his career and for the man he is, and Delpo, the most loved player ever, the Tower of Tandil. I don’t know one single tennis fan that doesn’t like this kind giant. Best duo.”

What is the head-to-head record between Novak Djokovic and Juan Martin del Potro?

Djokovic and Del Potro clearly enjoy a mutual respect, with that sentiment often shared between sporting greats.

And the latter certainly is one, with the Argentine having retired from tennis as a 22-time tour-level winner and former world number three.

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Like many other stars, however, he always found it tough against Djokovic, with the Serbian boasting a 16-4 head-to-head record over his old rival.

The 22-time Grand Slam champion won their last five meetings on the court, with the duo now facing off for one last time.

It will certainly be an emotional moment for Del Potro, who has joined fellow legends Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray in saying goodbye to the sport this season.