A King’s Welcome for Del Potro In Argentina

Written by: Staff on 18th September 2009

A King's Welcome for Del Potro In Argentina

Sept 14, 2009; Queens, NY, USA; Juan Martin del Portro defeats Roger Federer at Arthur Ashe Stadium during the U.S. Open Mens Finals. Mandatory Credit: Tomasso DeRosa |

Juan Martin Del Potro was given a hero’s welcome in Tandil City, Argentina. A he treated to a parade through the streets in front of thousands and for that he had this to say to the fans:

“I do not have any words but to say thank you,” he said according to reports. Tandil is my city and I would not change it for any other city in the world. I was able to play the last shot thinking of you.”

After beating Roger Federer in five sets on Monday, Del Potro became a national hero in Argentina. Becoming the first Argentinian since Gaston Gaudio (French Open in 2004) to win one of the four Grand Slam tennis titles. He’s the first person from his country to win the U.S.Open since Guillermo Villas in 1997.

Topics: Argentina, First Person, French Open, Gaston Gaudio, Grand Slam Tennis, Grand Slam Tennis Titles, Guillermo Villas, Juan Martin Del Potro, National Hero, Roger Federer, Tandil