They call him the ‘Gentle Giant’ and scream his name from the stands wherever he goes — Juan Martin del Potro fans are just as passionate and emotional as the man they admire so much.

Del Potro isn’t just a national hero in Argentina for being a Grand Slam champion, Olympic silver medallist and Davis Cup winner, the 29-year-old is loved worldwide and his inspiring and successful return from career-threatening injuries has earned him supporters across the globe.

I asked some of his fans after his practice session in Indian Wells on Thursday ahead of his Friday quarter-final against Philipp Kohlschreiber, on what they find so special about Del Potro.

Here’s what they had to say…