It came as a bitter news to the tennis world: Victor Estrella Burgos, protagonist of one of the most exceptional stories that this sport has ever known, has announced his imminent retirement. It is no unexpected news in theory: the Dominican, who turned thirty-nine this year, has battled the stereotypes that link tennis and age for around a decade, always pushing away the finish line.“Viti”, like Ivo Karlovic or Feliciano Lopez, has accustomed his fans to superhuman feats—conquering most of his successes while many of his peers locked their rackets in the closet—and his presence had come close to be considered somehow everlasting. However, in a recent Instagram post, the thrice-crowned Quito champion has revealed the date of his definitive departure from the tour as a professional player. “One of the most gratifying things in my life has been defending my flag and my country with bravour,” Estrella Burgos wrote.“I take with me every nice memory of all the victories …