Schwartzman and a farewell letter from tennis that gives you goosebumps

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Few players will have left such a deep mark on the ATP circuit without winning any major tournaments as Diego Schwartzman has. Beyond his undeniable sporting successes and years in the elite, the Argentine has moved every tennis lover with his dedication, ability to overcome obstacles, and overflowing charisma. He looks back on his career in a letter that is truly touching.

There is no better feeling in life than knowing that you have given 100% of what you have and enjoyed an impressive career without any regrets. With that sentiment, Diego Schwartzman faces the end of his professional career at the ATP 250 Buenos Aires 2025, having wanted to share his thoughts in a letter on atptour.com that serves as an epitaph for his career as a professional tennis player, bidding farewell to the sport that has given him so much and brought joy to us all.

"I had the opportunity to fulfill many dreams and achieve more than anyone thought was possible. I have many joyful memories and take pride in having given my all every time I faced the best. I feel I could have gone further at Roland Garros if I hadn’t faced legends like Rafa and Novak," recalls the Argentine, who was eliminated seven times in the second week of the Parisian Grand Slam.

- Schwartzman believes that, without Nadal and Djokovic, he could have gone further at Roland Garros

Of particular interest is when he explains how at the end of 2022, he felt he no longer had the chance to remain in the elite. "I had cramps, my body wasn't responding, and I was struggling. To compete at the highest level, you must train rigorously and maintain a high level of discipline, and that's where I made bad decisions," he points out, acknowledging that changing his team at that moment ended up being his final downfall.

The highlights of Peque’s career came in 2020, with his semifinal finish at Roland Garros and qualification for the ATP Finals. "During my time among the best, I understood everything necessary to maintain that position, from nutrition and training to having the right people around you. I can only say that I gave my all," he concludes.

"My tennis wasn’t just about hitting forehands and backhands, but about strategizing on court to defeat my opponent. It's ironic that it was tennis that ultimately defeated me. Nevertheless, I am happy," says Schwartzman as he recalls his financial struggles in his youth to afford traveling to tournaments, admitting to selling bracelets from a family business to cover expenses, staying in cheap hotels without television, and sharing a bed with his mother.

- El Peque reflects on the implications of being among the best at less than 1.70m tall

Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of Diego Schwartzman is the merit of his results considering the limiting factor of his height, 168 centimeters, in a competitive environment filled with increasingly taller and more powerful players. "I didn’t like it when people talked about it; everything focused on my weight, my height. No one reaches the top 100 with a body like mine. I must admit it was tough," before asserting that he is always associated with a great fighting spirit, but reaching his accomplishments requires being a magnificent tennis player.

"No one handed me anything. I realized I was truly a very good player and earned my place among the best. I eventually felt that I truly belonged to that club," concludes Diego Schwartzman, leaving a legacy in tennis that goes far beyond his achievements. A source of inspiration for thousands of children, a driving force of Argentine tennis while it was struggling, his successes have been vital for its resurgence, and above all, a true sportsman and an icon of sportsmanship. The tennis world will never forget El Peque.

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