Juan Martín del Potro celebrated his 38th birthday on September 23, 2026, marking the occasion with an intimate gathering in Argentina that featured a surprise appearance by fellow tennis great Gabriela Sabatini. The milestone arrived amid widespread media attention surrounding both his personal life and a major new venture in the winemaking industry.
An Intimate Celebration with Gabriela Sabatini
The 2009 US Open champion shared glimpses of his 38th birthday celebration on his official Instagram account, where he boasts millions of followers. Among the highlights was a relaxed monochrome selfie featuring Sabatini, with the tennis legend resting her arm affectionately on Del Potro’s shoulder. Additional footage captured the Tandil native preparing to blow out the candles on a birthday cake topped with a glowing sparkler.
“Gracias a todos por los mensajes lindos!!! ¡Pasé un día increíble! Besos,” Del Potro wrote in his post, expressing gratitude for the outpouring of affection. Sabatini replied in the comments section with a warm nod to the evening: “Qué lindo la pasamos Juan!” The gathering cemented a friendship that extends far beyond their playing days, following a recent reunion at the US Open in New York, where Del Potro worked on tournament media coverage and Sabatini watched from the stands.
A Shared Legacy at Flushing Meadows
The bond between Del Potro and Sabatini is underscored by their historic achievements at the US Open. Sabatini captured the New York Grand Slam singles title in 1990 by defeating Steffi Graf in the final. Nearly two decades later, in 2009, Del Potro etched his name into tennis history by overcoming Roger Federer in a grueling five-set final to lift the trophy.
That shared history at Flushing Meadows has translated into ongoing collaborative projects off the court. Earlier in the year, both Argentine icons served as official ambassadors for the Roland Garros Junior Series, mentoring promising young prospects from South America. Birthday wishes also poured in from across the global sports community, including a public greeting from Brazilian football legend Ronaldo Nazário, who wrote: “Felicidades amigo.”
Personal Headlines and New Professional Horizons
The birthday celebrations coincided with intense tabloid speculation regarding Del Potro’s personal life. Argentine media personality Juan Etchegoyen reported on his Ciudad Magazine program, Nuevo Día, that the former world No. 3 had grown close to ESPN journalist Agostina Larocca during their joint coverage at Flushing Meadows, noting that sources close to the athlete suggest they are currently getting to know each other.
Away from the tennis desk and personal headlines, Del Potro recently stepped into the premium beverage sector with the launch of Del Potro Wines. The venture marks another chapter for the Grand Slam champion as he balances media roles, entrepreneurial pursuits, and enduring ties within the international tennis community.
