"My dream is to win this tournament," the soft-spoken Argentine said after stopping Marin Cilic 4-6 6-3 6-2 6-1 on Thursday to reach the semi-finals at Flushing Meadows.
"I'm so close to do it."
Del Potro will meet with third seeded Rafael Nadal or number 11 Fernando Gonzalez of Chile with a spot in the final at stake.
With a 15-1 record since Wimbledon, the sixth-ranked Del Potro is on a hot streak. He admits to being comfortable with the sights and sounds of the Big Apple.
When asked what he liked about New York and the Open, he did not hesitate.
"Everything. The stadium, the crowds, the people, the city. Everything. It's so lovely," he said. "I like to play here in U.S., and I like hardcourts. I like this tournament.
"It's my favourite surface, the biggest stadium than other (grand slams). Many Argentines come here to see the match, so for me, it's the best one."
REUTERS
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