Here’s a question for a future episode of “Jeopardy!” or any other quiz show: Who was the only non-European player to win a major since Andy Roddick triumphed at the 2003 U.S. Open?
The answer? Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro, who captured the 2009 U.S. Open, briefly ending the Euro dominance of Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray.
It’s only fitting that the big-serving Del Potro — a fan-favorite for years at Flushing Meadows and Wimbledon — will receive a grand farewell from the sport later this year.
On Thursday, the former World No. 3 announced he would play an exhibition match against his “dream opponent” Djokovic in December before officially hanging up the racket.
“I have a dream. I want to play my last match in Argentina, and I want you to be there,” Del Potro said to Djokovic in a promotional video.
“Are you kidding me? Of course, I’ll be there,” Djokovic responded. “For you? In Argentina? Yes, of course, I’ll be there.”
