Being able to see the man from Tandil this Tuesday night is a dream. The Central Court Guillermo Vilas of the BALTC will be full after a long time. In the return of full capacity after the restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there is no longer any type of ticket left for his duel with Frederic Delbonis. “We are at the level of the time of La Legión”they told Ámbito from the organization about ticket sales.
From very early it was possible to observe in the surroundings of the traditional Buenos Aires club that something different is about to happen. The free parking areas adjoining the municipal golf course were full. But it is not only the return of the idol, but also of a classic of the Buenos Aires ATP: the rags, which after a long time, and before the massive arrival of the public, returned to “take care” of the cars of those who approached Palermo .
There was practically not a single person involved with the tournament, whether from the organization, competitors or even the media, who for ten days had not answered a recurring question: “How do I get a ticket to see Del Potro?”. The night session on Tuesday was completely sold out during the course of last Thursday.
Hence, the tennis fans looked for options in case the man from Tandil managed to advance. Thus, all subscriptions and almost all night shifts were sold out. The exception this year, unlike other editions with a figure of massive call, is the absence of tubular stands that raised the capacity of almost 5,000 to 6,000 spectators. From the organization of the tournament they argued lack of space.
Del Potro trained every day at the BALTC, and for that a special walkway was set up over the practice fields adjoining the main stadium. Every time the 2009 US Open champion steps on those courts, the platform is overflowing. Every time he appeared in a corridor of the venue, the shouts and requests for autographs and photos thundered in unison.
A color fact that summarizes the “delpotrian” ecstasy in Buenos Aires. Never have social media accounts given as much space to a single player as this year with the man from Tandil. After being absent 16 seasons, and with the possibility of seeing the last explosive forehands, the tournament looks to pamper him in every way possible.
In the same way that fans pour their love for del Potro, no longer with tickets or selfies. The Davis Cup 2016 achieved the point of greatest effusiveness in the athlete-fan relationship. Jackets, t-shirts, photos, everything that can be shown and worn in honor of the gentle giant, as the Anglo-American press called it.
No one wants to miss a historic night for Argentine tennis. From former players to personalities from all walks of life, the figure of Del Potro has a magnetism rarely seen. And the return to competition in the country after a decade will be unforgettable.
Source: Ambito
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