david ferrernew Spanish captain of Davis cupsaid Monday that he is taking on this challenge “with great enthusiasm and responsibility” and assured that for the group stage of the final, scheduled for September 2023, he can count on Rafael Nadalthat he had already talked to on the phone and “wasn’t able” to play.
david ferrer She retired from professional tennis in May 2019 with a record that included 27 titles in 52 finals played, 63 grand slam played 7 years at the top of the world rankings, where he reached number three in 2013.
Born in Javea (Alicante) 40 years ago ferrer won three titles Davis cup with Spain, in 2008, 2009 and 2011, and reached the fourth final in 2012. In total he played 20 qualifiers, resulting in 28 wins and 5 losses.
His most outstanding success on the circuit was achieved in 2013 Paris Masters 1,000a few months after reaching his single last of Grand Slam, at Roland Garros against Rafael Nadal. In the first of his 7 participations in 2007 ATP Masters He also reached the final against the Swiss Roger Federer.
I’ve been a player and the fact of having the confidence of the players helps. “, said ferrerwhich at this time will make this new position compatible with his position as director of Number of Godos.
One of the things you do ferrer as Spanish coach of Davis cup is to monitor the players and make decisions that, in some cases, will not be easy.
“Talk to Rafael Nadal by message before making it official and then by phone. I am very confident and we are not talking about September because there are many more. Of course I will try to get the best to come and I hope I can go Raph. It is in your hand. Now I will follow everyone’s calendar so they can be ready”, he declared.
“It is not excluded. Raph He has a schedule that is not easy after so many years of playing and besides that there are injuries. It has never been abandoned and when the time comes I will talk to him. You will have my full support, whether you are here or not. If anyone deserves all trust and be exempt from any doubt, it is Raph“, he says.
One of the tennis players called to lead this generation of Spanish players is Carlos Alcarazwho, at 19 years old, was number one on ATP rankings.
“A Carlos he was very excited. He has the material of a leader and what he has achieved at the age of 19 I have seen very few. Only for Rafael nadal oh Novak Djokovic. It assumes a pressure that no other player assumes”, comments.
“The important and the good ones are the players and Spain has an exceptional batch of players, starting with Rafael Nadalwhere it is easier to get the Davis, although a team union is required. We have that. As captain, I will do everything to add and do everything to make the most of it,” he said.
During his professional career, Ferrer also played three Olympic Gameswith a doubles diploma in London 2012 with Feliciano Lopez.
Source: La Verdad
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