Juan Martin del Potro Profile
Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro announced his arrival as one of the stars of the ATP Tour by defeating Roger Federer in the final of the 2009 US Open. The Argentinean is one of only a handful of players on the international circuit capable of holding his own against the best on both clay and hard courts.
Juan Martin del Potro Bio
Juan Martin del Potro was born in Tandil, Argentina, on the 23rd of September 1988. While del Potro’s father was an avid rugby player, the young Argentinean was drawn to the game of tennis, and began his career at the age of seven.
Del Potro’s precocious talent soon attracted the interest of top coaches, and the youngster was promptly taken under the wing of former Italian professional player, Ugo Colombini. The Italian mentored del Potro throughout his early career and continues to work as his agent.
Juan Martin del Potro Playing Style
Juan Martin del Potro is most effective when dictating play from the baseline. The Argentinean is capable of generating enormous speed on his flat forehand strokes, and also has the ability to generate topspin on these shots. His height helps him to generate power on his serve, and he has exceptional mobility around the court.
Juan Martin del Potro Achievements
Few of Juan Martin del Potro’s achievements will eclipse his maiden Grand Slam title at the 2009 US Open. In claiming the 2009 US Open title Del Potro became the first player in his generation to beat both Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in a Grand Slam. Del Potro also boasts the second longest winning streak in the Open Era, having won 23 consecutive matches in 2008.
Juan Martin del Potro French Open Form
After a long absence from the game due to injury, Juan Martin del Potro is gradually finding the sort of form that saw him win the US Open in 2009. The Argentinean has won two titles in 2011, but is not really featuring on clay ahead of the French Open.
Nevertheless, del Potro’s ability to come out of nowhere to challenge for a title is one of his strength’s, and he remains one of the few players capable of challenging Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal at the 2011 French Open tournament.
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