Watch: Almagro retires with knee injury, is consoled by Del Potro
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Nicolas Almagro collapsing and crying on the court at @rolandgarros as he withdraws vs Delpo w/ a knee injury pic.twitter.com/EwgPDzx7MO
— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) June 1, 2017
Both Juan Martin del Potro and Nicolas Almagro dealt with injuries in their French Open match Thursday, but the Spaniard couldn't overcome his. After Almagro collapsed to the clay with a knee issue, Del Potro crossed the net to console his opponent in a remarkable display of sportsmanship.
The Argentine's generosity didn't end there.
Del Potro trying to cheer on Almagro who is crying on his chair. He even packed his bag. Del Po is amazing. pic.twitter.com/ekg6Alc2tH
— Carole Bouchard (@carole_bouchard) June 1, 2017
Del Potro knows a thing or two about injuries - he played in just one major from 2014 to the middle of 2016 because of a wrist ailment.
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