"I have an internal desire to step on the court for the last time": Del Potro continues to show desire to return at US Open

Juan Martin Del Potro is planning to attempt a return at the US Open in order to probably say goodbye to tennis after injuries completely derailed his career.

Del Potro has been a spectacular player for much of his career but injuries really destroyed his career as the Argentine has been away from the sport for a while. He retired from tennis in Buenos Aires last year but there are rumblings of a return at the US Open where he achieved his best moment by beating Roger Federer in the final.

The Argentine wants his send-off to be there and he's currently working towards that:

“With the US Open I have an internal desire that is to step on the court for the last time and play a worthy game. My health sends me messages that are not compatible with that desire. If in a month the body tells me that I can't do it, that I choose another way to close my career, I'm going to listen to it. But every day I get up to fulfil my wish until I have to make an announcement."

As Del Potro explained it's not likely to happen as his body simply can't endure that challenge. It's not something that is leaving him very happy but he understands that sometimes wishes don't come true. He's going to give it a shot and be ready with a wild card easily accessible should he ask for it.

It's still a big challenge for him:

"This challenge is different from the previous ones. Today I do not have a super happy life, because I see Roland Garros and I want to play, but I have to listen to my physique and accept that the body makes me look for another path in life."

We'll see what happens.