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| Name: | Juan Ferrero |
| Nationality: | Spain |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birthdate: | 2/12/1980 |
| Birthplace: | Onteniente, Spain |
| Residence: | Villena, Spain |
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| Play Style: | Right Handed |
| Raquet: | Head |
| Clothes by: | n/a |
| Shoes by: | n/a |
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About:
Began playing tennis at age seven with his father, Eduardo, who often travels with him… Has two sisters, Ana and Laura… Nicknames are "Mosquito," due to his speed and small physique and "Chavalito," which means "little kid" in a joking way from fellow Spanish players… As a youngster, admired play of former No. 1 and two-time Roland Garros champion Jim Courier… Likes to collect motor bikes and cars (his favorite is a Renault Spider)… Fan of Real Madrid soccer team… Draws his tennis inspiration from his mother, Rosario, who passed away when he was 17… Named ATP Newcomer of Year in 1999… In Oct. 2001, opened his own tennis school, "Equalite J.C. Ferrero" in his hometown of Villena, Alicante, to promote future tennis talents between ages 14 and 21… Friend of countryman and pro golfer Sergio Garcia… Is 14-5 in singles and 0-1 in doubles in 13 Davis Cup ties and member of winning team in 2000 and 2004… Received Spain's 2003 "National Sportsman of the Year" award on Sept. 30, 2004 from King Juan Carlos in Madrid… It is highest sporting accolade by Spanish government… Fitness trainer is Miguel Maeso and coached by Antonio Martinez (since 1989) and Samuel Lopez. |
Highest Rank:
Career High INDESIT ATP Entry Ranking - Singles: 1 (9/8/2003)
Career High ATP Entry Ranking - Doubles: 198 (2/3/2003)
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