Who did Del Potro beat to win US Open?
Who did Del Potro beat to win US Open?
Roger Federer
Del Potro beat Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer on his way to winning the US Open in 2009 and also enjoyed some memorable moments at the Olympics. He also came from two sets down to beat Marin Cilic and help Argentina win the Davis Cup for the first time. Available on Eurosport app.
When did Juan Martin del Potro win the US Open?
2009
Del Potro’s championship moment in 2009 was historic in many ways. He was the first Argentine champion at the US Open since Guillermo Vilas won in 1977, the fifth-youngest male US Open winner in the Open Era, and the first player to defeat both Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer at the same Grand Slam tournament.
Who won US Open 2009 tennis?
Juan Martín del Potro
Juan Martín del Potro defeated the five-time defending champion Roger Federer in the final, 3–6, 7–6, 4–6, 7–6, 6–2 to win the men’s singles tennis title at the 2009 US Open. He became the first Argentine man to win the title since Guillermo Vilas in 1977.
How old was Roger Federer when he won his first Grand Slam?
Roger Federer was 22 years old when he won his first Grand Slam at Wimbledon.
How did del Potro beat Federer?
It was a sight to behold, Federer would have the ball back under his nose almost as he completed his previous stroke. His opponent had well and truly entered beast mode. Del Potro broke Federer’s serve twice to take the fifth set comfortably and win the match 3-6, 7-6(5), 4-6, 7-6(4), 6–2.
Did Del Potro win a Grand Slam?
1Juan Martín del Potro / Grand slams won (singles)
What’s wrong with Del Potro?
The Argentine fractured his right patella in 2018 and then re-injured the same injury in 2019 at Queen’s Club in London. After that Del Potro underwent three different surgeries to repair the knee.
Who is the youngest ever Grand Slam winner?
Hingis is the youngest-ever Grand Slam winner at 16 years, 3 months and 26 days, when she won the 1997 Australian Open. Tracy Austin at the 1979 U.S. Open was the first Grand Slam winner younger than 18.
Who is the youngest player to ever win a Grand Slam?
As well as being the youngest Grand Slam singles champion since Lottie Dod won Wimbledon in 1887, Hingis is the youngest Grand Slam champion in history (singles and doubles) after partnering Helena Sukova to the doubles title at Wimbledon in 1996 at the age of 15 years and nine months, pipping Dod, who was 15 and 285 …
Has Del Potro won a Grand Slam?
Is Del Potro retired?
Although Del Potro has not announced his retirement, the night will not soon be forgotten. “It was something spectacular and an unforgettable day that I will remember forever as one of the best days of my career,” Del Potro told ATPTour.com.
How many Grand Slam did del Potro win?
How much money does Del Potro have?
$6,460
As of 2022.05.23
| Singles | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Career | |
| 764 Rank | 2 Move | 3 Career High 2018.08.13 |
| 0-1 W-L | 0 Titles | 22 Titles |
| $6,460 Prize Money | $25,896,046 Prize Money Singles & Doubles combined |
How many surgeries has Juan Martin del Potro had?
Del Potro has had a total of eight surgeries – one on the right wrist in 2010, followed by three on the left wrist between 2014 and 2015. Then the four surgeries on the right knee; the first in June of 2019, the second in January of 2020, the third in August of 2020 and the fourth in March of 2021.
Who did Federer beat in French Open 2009?
Robin Söderling
Roger Federer defeated Robin Söderling in the final, 6–1, 7–6, 6–4 to win the men’s singles tennis title at the 2009 French Open. It was his first French Open title and 14th major title overall, completing the career Grand Slam and equaling Pete Sampras’ then-record of men’s singles Major titles.
