Del Potro, who turns 21 next week, became the first South American to win a US Open since compatriot Guillermo Vilas in 1977 and the first non-European player to win a major since countryman Gaston Gaudio won the 2004 French Open.
Gaudio was a one-hit wonder who has never since matched his sparkling fortnight on the red clay at Roland Garros, but Del Potro has the tools to fare better with his massive size, formidable forehand and effective speed. (more…)
