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Juan Martin del Potro, former No. 3 in the PIF ATP Rankings, is among the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Class of 2027 nominees, which were announced Monday.
The Argentine is joined by WTA stars Ash Barty and Svetlana Kuznetsova in the ballot’s Player Category, which recognises ATP and WTA players who have achieved a distinguished record of competitive achievement at the highest international level.
Del Potro finished that 2009 season as the youngest player in the Top 10.
Del Potro amassed 22 tour-level titles throughout his standout career, including his 2009 US Open triumph during which he downed Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in the semi-finals and final, respectively. Against Federer, Del Potro recovered from two sets to one down, eventually stunning the five-time defending champion.
Del Potro most notable triumph in Flushing Meadows
He won 22 times on the ATP Tour, with his most notable triumph coming 17 years ago in Flushing Meadows. He took down Rafael Nadal in the semifinals and then Roger Federer in the final for his lone Grand Slam title. Against Federer, del Potro rallied from two sets to one down to dethrone the 5-time defending championh
Kunznetsovas Grand Slam Legacy and Achivements.
Kuznetsova is a four-time major champion, with two apiece in singles and doubles. She won singles titles at the 2004 US Open and 2009 Roland Garros, and doubles titles at the Australian Open in 2005 and 2012. She reached an additional two major finals in both disciplines. During her 15-year career, she won 18 WTA singles titles and 16 in doubles and reached career high rankings of No. 2 in singles and No. 3 in doubles.
Results from the Fan Vote will be announced shortly after the voting period. Following the Official Voting Group ballot tabulation, the Class of 2027 inductees and dates for the 2027 Induction Celebration will be announced later this year.
