The Gentle Giant

“Legacies are an interesting subject. So often a player is defined by what they won, or how they lost. The Big Three’s legacies will always be defined by whoever has the most Major titles. In a generation saturated with the other-worldliness of Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, del Potro claimed an impressive 22 tour titles, two Olympic medals and a career-high of number three. But a man like del Potro will be remembered for something much more lasting: his sportsmanship and kind heart. His ferocity and forehand will be missed on the tour, but he leaves behind a legacy as one of the sport’s truest gentlemen.” —Fitzie, SB Nation