Juan Martin del Potro to play in Legends exhibition match at 2025 Delray Beach Open

Despite officially retiring from the ATP Tour last season, Argentine tennis star Juan Martin del Potro will be making a return to the court as he's scheduled to compete at the 2025 Delray Beach Open.

The former World No.3 was thrust into superstar after defeating Roger Federer in the final of the 2009 US Open to lift his only Grand Slam title. Del Potro would go on to break into the top five, acquiring several titles along the way, including a silver medal at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.

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Injuries derail the Argentine's career

Del Potro would spend several years battling injuries in the 2010's, although he was able to win his sole ATP Masters 1000 title at the 2018 Indian Wells tournament. However, he would seen face another lengthy spell on the sidelines, making sporadic appearances before deciding to hang up his racket last year.

Before calling it a career, Del Potro would win the 2011 Delray Beach Open. The Argentine will be making a return to Florida this year, as he has been announced as a feature at the Legends exhibition event, which will take place during the event's opening weekend from February 7-9, 2025.

Del Potro will team up with retired American Jack Sock to take on the renown Bryan brothers in a Legends doubles exhibition match on Friday, February 7. The 2009 US Open champion will return on Sunday, February 9 to team up with former World No.2 Tommy Haas, as they again take on the Bryan brothers in what should be an entertaining match.

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