Juan Martin del Potro net worth: How much is Juan Martin del Potro worth?
JUAN MARTIN DEL POTRO has just caused an upset at the US Open, knocking out Roger Federer to set up a semi-final clash with Rafael Nadal. But what is Juan Martin del Potro’s net worth?
Juan Martin del Potro has a net worth of £9.4million
Juan Martin del Potro looks in good shape having dispatched Roger Federer in the quarter-finals at the US Open in four sets.
The Argentine has set up a mouthwatering semi-final clash with Rafael Nadal as he looks to win his second title at Flushing Meadows.
The 28-year-old’s first and only major win came at The US Open back in 2009 and he has not reached the semi-final of a Grand Slam since Wimbledon 2013.
But given his relatively high-profile career, how much is the South American worth?
Juan Martin del Potro beat Roger Federer in the US Open quarter-final
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What is Juan Martin del Potro’s net worth?
Del Potro is worth approximately £9.4million ($12.4million) according to Forbes’ 2017 list of the highest-paid athletes in the world.
His highest-earning year on the tour was in 2009 when he won the US Open, accumulating prize monies worth £3.6m ($4.7m).
This year so far he is taken home just shy of £445,000 ($582,000), winning 18 of his 39 matches.
In his career he has amassed total earnings of around £13m ($16.9m) from singles and doubles events.
Speaking after his quarter-final win over Federer, Del Potro said: "I think I played my best match of the tournament
"I played everything well. My serve was good, I hit my forehands as hard as I possibly could.
"This is my home court too. The fans make me feel happy every time I play here.
“I hope against Rafa the crowd will be cheering for me again."
Juan Martin del Potro is always a favourite with the crowds
Del Potro’s Grand Slams
Australian Open - Quater-finals 2009/2012
French Open - Semi-finals 2009
Wimbledon - Semi-finals 2013
US Open - Winner 2009