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| Nickname(s) | JCF, Mosquito | |
| Country |  Spain |
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| Residence | Villena, Spain | |
| Date of birth | February 12, 1980 | |
| Place of birth | Onteniente, Spain | |
| Height | 1. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Villena is a city located in the province of Alicante, Spain. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) Ontinyent (in Valencian, Onteniente in Spanish) is a municipality in the ''comarca'' of Vall d'Albaida in the Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. 82 m (5 ft 111⁄2 in) | |
| Weight | 72 kg (160 lb/11. The pound or pound-mass (abbreviation lb, lbm, or sometimes in the United States #) is a unit of Mass 3 st) | |
| Turned pro | 1998 | |
| Retired | Active | |
| Plays | Right-handed; two-handed backhand | |
| Career prize money | $11,620,750 | |
| Singles | ||
| Career record: | 372 - 192 | |
| Career titles: | 11 | |
| Highest ranking: | No. The stone is a unit of Weight. It is part of the Imperial system of weights and measures used in the British Isles, and formerly used in most Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) 1 (September 8, 2003) | |
| Grand Slam results | ||
| Australian Open | SF (2004) | |
| French Open | W (2003) | |
| Wimbledon | QF (2007) | |
| US Open | F (2003) | |
| Doubles | ||
| Career record: | 4-23 | |
| Career titles: | 0 | |
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Juan Carlos Ferrero Donat (born February 12, 1980) or JCF is a former World No. 1 tennis player from Spain. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) The ATP Rankings is the Association of Tennis Professionals' historical objective merit-based method used for determining entry and seeding in men's tennis tournaments Tennis is a sport played between two players ( singles) or between two teams of two players each ( doubles) Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. He captured the men's singles title at the French Open in 2003, and in September that year he became the 21st player to hold the World No. The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. 1 ranking. He has also been a runner-up at two other Grand Slams during his career. The four Grand Slam tournaments are the most important Tennis events of the year His nickname is "Mosquito" due to his speed and wiry, strong physique.
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Tennis career
Born in Onteniente, Ferrero came to prominence in 1998 making final of the Roland Garros juniors losing to Fernando Gonzalez finishing the year ranked the number 17 junior. Ontinyent (in Valencian, Onteniente in Spanish) is a municipality in the ''comarca'' of Vall d'Albaida in the
He made his professional debut in 1999, making an immediate splash by reaching the semi-finals of his first tour event in Casablanca. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Casablanca (in Standard Arabic: الدار البيضاء ad-Dār al-Bayḍāʼ; Moroccan Arabic: dar beïda الدار البيضا He made his Grand Slam debut at the US Open in August and then in the following month, in only his fifth professional event, he won his first career title in Mallorca. The US Open Tennis tournament is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world first contested in 1881 Majorca ( Spanish and Mallorca is the largest island of Spain.
Ferrero continued his rise throughout 2000 and although he did not win a title, he reached finals in Dubai and Barcelona and helped Spain win the Davis Cup by defeating Lleyton Hewitt and Patrick Rafter in the final against Australia. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Dubai (in دبيّ,) is one of the seven emirates and most populous city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE Barcelona ( Catalan bəɾsəˈlonə Spanish baɾθeˈlona is the capital and most populous city of the Autonomous Community of Catalonia Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men's Tennis. Lleyton Glynn Hewitt ( IPA: /ˈleɪtʌn ˈhjuːʌt/ (born 24 February 1981 is a former World No Patrick "Pat" Michael Rafter (born 28 December 1972 is a retired Australian former World No For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. His best performance however was arguably at his first French Open, where he stormed to the semi-finals, losing only to eventual champion Gustavo Kuerten in five sets. Gustavo Kuerten (born September 10 1976 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina) is a former World No
In 2001 Ferrero confirmed his status as one of the game's best clay court players, winning titles in Estoril, Barcelona and Rome, and then reaching the semi-finals at the French Open for the second consecutive year, losing again to Gustavo Kuerten. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. The Estoril Open is an ATP and WTA Clay court tournament held in Jamor Oeiras, Portugal (in spite of nominally located in Barcelona ( Catalan bəɾsəˈlonə Spanish baɾθeˈlona is the capital and most populous city of the Autonomous Community of Catalonia The Rome Masters is an annual Tennis tournament held in Rome, Italy. Gustavo Kuerten (born September 10 1976 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina) is a former World No Ferrero also won the tour event in Dubai, and finished the year ranked five in the world. Dubai (in دبيّ,) is one of the seven emirates and most populous city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE
2002 saw Ferrero reach his first Grand Slam final at the French Open. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. However, despite being the strong favourite, he lost to compatriot Albert Costa. Albert Costa Casals (born June 25 1975 in Lleida) is a retired professional Tennis player from Spain. His foot was injured during the tournament and he played through taking a lot of cortisone shots. Still, he won titles in Monte Carlo and Hong Kong and reached the final of the Tennis Masters Cup in Shanghai, losing a five set final to Lleyton Hewitt. The Monte Carlo Masters is an annual Tennis tournament for male professional players held in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, a commune that Hong Kong ( officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a territory located on China 's south coast on the Pearl River Delta, and borders The Tennis Masters Cup is a Tennis tournament played at the end of each year involving the top eight players in the men's tennis world rankings Shanghai ( 上[[wikt 海|海]] is the largest city in China in terms of population and one of the largest urban areas in the world with over 20 million Lleyton Glynn Hewitt ( IPA: /ˈleɪtʌn ˈhjuːʌt/ (born 24 February 1981 is a former World No This result saw the Spaniard finish the year ranked fourth in the world.
2003 saw Ferrero have his best year to date, winning the titles in Monte Carlo and Valencia before fulfilling his clay court promise by taking the French Open, easily defeating Dutchman Martin Verkerk in the final. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Valencia ( Valencian: València, Valencia Spanish phonology --> is the capital of the Spanish autonomous Martin Willem Verkerk (born 31 October 1978 in Leiderdorp, Netherlands) is a Dutch Tennis player He also went on to reach the final on the hard courts at the US Open, eliminating the likes of Lleyton Hewitt and Andre Agassi before going down to Andy Roddick. Hardcourt or hard court describes a form of surface or floor on which a Sport is played The US Open Tennis tournament is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world first contested in 1881 Lleyton Glynn Hewitt ( IPA: /ˈleɪtʌn ˈhjuːʌt/ (born 24 February 1981 is a former World No Andre Kirk Agassi (born April 29 1970 is a former World No 1 professional American Tennis player who won eight Grand Slam singles tournaments Andrew Stephen "Andy" Roddick (born August 30 1982 is an American professional Tennis player and a former World No This result saw Ferrero become the number one ranked player in the world. He rounded the year off by taking his first indoor title in Madrid and was presented with a "National Sportsman of the Year" award from King Juan Carlos. The Mutua Madrileña Masters Madrid is an annual Tennis tournament for male professional players Early life Juan Carlos was born in Rome, where his grandfather Alfonso XIII of Spain lived in exile after the proclamation of the Second Spanish Republic He would end the year ranked No. 3 in the world.
Injuries however began to plague Ferrero throughout 2004 and his ranking and form dipped. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Despite making the Australian Open semifinals early in the year (losing to Roger Federer), chicken pox kept him out for the entire month of March and after a first round loss in Monte Carlo in April, he required another month out for rest and recuperation. The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments held each year Roger Federer (ˈrɒdʒə ˈfɛdərər born August 8 1981 is a Swiss professional Tennis player who is currently ranked World No Chickenpox is a highly contagious illness caused by primary infection with Varicella zoster virus (VZV On May 8 Ferrero fell during a practice session, injuring his ribs and his right wrist and went into the defence of his French Open crown underprepared. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen He lost in the second round to Igor Andreev and continued to struggle for the rest of the year, finishing outside the world's top 30 for the first time in five years. Igor Valerievich Andreev (Игорь Валерьевич Андреев born July 14, 1983) is a Russian professional Tennis player born in
Ferrero looked fresher and healthier in 2005 and began to climb back up towards the top echelons of the game. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. He reached the semifinals of the Monte Carlo Masters and the finals of the Open Seat Godo in Barcelona in April, as well as the finals of Vienna later in the year. Barcelona ( Catalan bəɾsəˈlonə Spanish baɾθeˈlona is the capital and most populous city of the Autonomous Community of Catalonia Vienna ( in Wien; see also other names) is the Capital of Austria, and is also one of the nine States of Austria. He ended 2005 ranked #17.
During the 2006 Western and Southern Financial Group Masters event in Cincinnati, Ferrero notched his first Top 10 win of 2006 with a 6–2, 6–4 win over US #1 and World No. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. 5 player James Blake. James Riley Blake (born December 28, 1979 in Yonkers New York, United States) is an American professional Tennis player and A few days later, Ferrero followed this up with a straight set, 7–6(2), 7–6(3) win over World No. 2 Rafael Nadal and then a 6–3, 6–4 win against World No. Rafael Nadal Parera (rafaˈel naˈðal (born June 3 1986 is a Spanish professional Tennis player who has been ranked World No 7 Tommy Robredo, to move into the final of an ATP Masters Series event for the first time since 2003. Tommy Robredo Garcés (born 1 May 1982 in Hostalric, Girona) is a professional Tennis player from Spain. The ATP Masters Series is a series of nine Tennis tournaments that are part of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP tour held annually throughout the year Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. In the final, Ferrero lost to Andy Roddick 6–3, 6–4, to whom he also lost in the 2003 U. Andrew Stephen "Andy" Roddick (born August 30 1982 is an American professional Tennis player and a former World No S. Open.
In 2007, Ferrero reached the final of the Brasil Open, where he lost to Guillermo Cañas, and the semifinals of the Abierto Mexicano TELCEL tournament in Acapulco, Mexico, where he lost to Carlos Moyà. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Brasil Open is a tennis tournament held annually in Costa do Sauípe, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Guillermo Ignacio 'Willy' Cañas (born November 25, 1977) is an Argentine professional Tennis player The Abierto Mexicano Telcel is a tennis tournament held in Acapulco, Mexico. Acapulco (Officially Acapulco de Juárez) is a City and major sea port in the state of Guerrero on the Pacific coast Carlos Moyà Llompart (born August 27 1976) also known as Carles Moyà, Carlos Moyá and Carlos Moya, is a former world number At the Australian Open, Ferrero lost in the second round to Danai Udomchoke of Thailand. The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments held each year Danai Udomchoke (born August 11, 1981) is a professional Tennis player from Thailand. He was eliminated during the round robin portion of the Copa Telemex tournament in Buenos Aires, Argentina and the first round of the Heineken Open in Auckland, New Zealand. The ATP Buenos Aires ( Spanish Abierto de Buenos Aires) is an annual Tennis event for male tennis players held in Buenos Aires, Argentina Buenos Aires is the Capital and largest city of Argentina. It is geographically located on the southern shore of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern The Heineken Open is a Tennis Tournament on the ATP International Series played in Auckland, New Zealand. The Auckland metropolitan area or Greater Auckland, in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country He managed to reach the Quarterfinals of Wimbledon losing 7–6 (2), 3–6, 6–1, 6–3 to Roger Federer. The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious Roger Federer (ˈrɒdʒə ˈfɛdərər born August 8 1981 is a Swiss professional Tennis player who is currently ranked World No Ferrero never reproduced his 2003 form at this year's Roland Garros, losing in the third round to Mikhail Youzhny 6–7, 7–6, 6–2, 6–2. Mikhail Mikhailovich Youzhny ( Russian: (mixaˈil ˈjuʒnɨj born June 25, 1982 in Moscow, USSR (now Russia) is a He lost at the 2007 U.S. Open to Feliciano López in the first round. The 2007 US Open was held from 27 August to 9 September, 2007, at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows Feliciano López Diaz-Guerra (born on September 20, 1981) is a Spanish professional male tennis player
Ferrero started 2008 strongly, and looked to be regaining some vintage form. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common He reached the final of the Heineken Open in Auckland, New Zealand and convincingly defeated David Nalbandian, 6-1, 6-2, 6-3 in straight sets to advance to the fourth round at the 2008 Australian Open. The Heineken Open is a Tennis Tournament on the ATP International Series played in Auckland, New Zealand. The Auckland metropolitan area or Greater Auckland, in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country David Nalbandian (born January 1 1982 is an Argentine-Armenian professional Tennis player who is ranked 7th in the world as of August 11 2008 The 2008 Australian Open was a Tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. After the Australian Open, Ferrero suffered early losses to Nicolas Mahut at the 2008 Open 13 in Marseille and at the 2008 ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam to Teimuraz Gabashvili. Nicolas Mahut (born January 21 1982 in Angers) is a French Tennis player The 2008 Open 13 was a Tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts. Marseille, ( English alt Marseilles mɑrˈseɪ — French: maʁsɛj locally — Provençal Occitan: Marselha maʀˈsijɔ The 2008 ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament was a Tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts. Rotterdam (pronounced) is the 2nd-largest City by population in the Netherlands, located in the province of Teimuraz Gabashvili (Russian Теймураз Габашвили Georgian თეიმურაზ გაბაშვილი born May 23, 1985 in Tbilisi Following these two losses, Ferrero then lost to Andy Roddick at Dubai, 6-2, 6-4. Andrew Stephen "Andy" Roddick (born August 30 1982 is an American professional Tennis player and a former World No He made a fourth round appearance at the 2008 Indian Wells Masters, but Nalbandian defeated him, in return for his Australian Open loss, 6-2, 6-2. The 2008 Indian Wells Masters (also known as the Pacific Life Open for sponsorship reasons was a Tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts At the 2008 Miami Masters, Ferrero lost to Tomáš Berdych in the third round. The 2008 Miami Masters (also known as the Sony Ericsson Open for sponsorship reasons was a Tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts Tomáš Berdych (ˈtomaːʃ ˈbɛrdɪx born September 17, 1985, in Valašské Meziříčí) is a professional Tennis player from the Czech He lost to Marat Safin in three sets at the 2008 Open de Tenis Comunidad Valenciana in the first round. Marat Mikhailovich Safin (Марат Мөбин улы Сафин Marat Möbin ulı Safin Мара́т Миха́йлович (Муби́нович Са́фин /mɑ The 2008 Open de Tenis Comunidad Valenciana was a Tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts. At the 2008 Monte Carlo Masters, showings still were mediocre for the Spaniard, as he lost to Rafael Nadal, 6-4, 6-1. The 2008 Monte Carlo Masters was a Tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts. Rafael Nadal Parera (rafaˈel naˈðal (born June 3 1986 is a Spanish professional Tennis player who has been ranked World No
However, Ferrero displayed excellent form at the 2008 Rome Masters, beating Nicolas Kiefer 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-4, and then stunning number two Rafael Nadal. The 2008 Rome Masters was a Tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts. Nicolas Kiefer (born July 5, 1977 in Holzminden) is a Tennis player from Germany. Rafael Nadal Parera (rafaˈel naˈðal (born June 3 1986 is a Spanish professional Tennis player who has been ranked World No Ferrero had lost at Monte Carlo to Nadal two weeks earlier, and Nadal had won seventeen successive matches on the Roman tennis courts, triumphing over him 7-5, 6-1. Rome ( Roma ˈroma Roma is the capital city of Italy and Lazio, and is Italy's largest and most populous city with more than 2 A tennis court is where the game of Tennis is played It is a firm rectangular surface with a low net stretched across the center [1][2]
Although Ferrero was known as one of the best clay court player during his prime, he has distinguished himself as an all court player through his solid performance on hard court tournaments. He actually said during an interview that he prefers to play on hard courts. Tennis experts agreed that Ferrero's clay court game translated well into hard court due to his aggressive style of playing.
Ferrero's inspiration has been his mother who died from cancer when he was 17. He is also one of only a handful of players in the tennis open era to have reached the quarterfinal stage of all four Grand Slam events.
Grand Slam singles finals
Wins (1)
| Year | Championship | Opponent in Final | Score in Final |
| 2003 | French Open |  Martin Verkerk |
6–1, 6–3, 6–2 |
Runner-ups (2)
| Year | Championship | Opponent in Final | Score in Final |
| 2002 | French Open | Albert Costa |
6–1, 6–0, 4–6, 6–3 |
| 2003 | U.S. Open |  Andy Roddick |
6–3, 7–6, 6–3 |
Masters Series singles finals
Wins (4)
| Year | Championship | Opponent in Final | Score in Final |
| 2001 | Rome |  Gustavo Kuerten |
3–6, 6–1, 2–6, 6–4, 6–2 |
| 2002 | Monte Carlo | Carlos Moyá |
7–5, 6–3, 6–4 |
| 2003 | Monte Carlo (2nd) |  Guillermo Coria |
6–2, 6–2 |
| 2003 | Madrid |  Nicolás Massú |
6–3, 6–4, 6–3 |
Runner-ups (2)
| Year | Championship | Opponent in Final | Score in Final |
| 2001 | Hamburg | Albert Portas |
6–4, 2–6, 6–0, 6–7(5), 5–7 |
| 2006 | Cincinnati | Andy Roddick |
3–6, 4–6 |
Career finals (27)
Singles (27)
Wins (11)
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| No. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over Martin Willem Verkerk (born 31 October 1978 in Leiderdorp, Netherlands) is a Dutch Tennis player See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over Albert Costa Casals (born June 25 1975 in Lleida) is a retired professional Tennis player from Spain. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. The US Open Tennis tournament is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world first contested in 1881 Andrew Stephen "Andy" Roddick (born August 30 1982 is an American professional Tennis player and a former World No Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. The Rome Masters is an annual Tennis tournament held in Rome, Italy. Gustavo Kuerten (born September 10 1976 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina) is a former World No See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Monte Carlo Masters is an annual Tennis tournament for male professional players held in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, a commune that Carlos Moyà Llompart (born August 27 1976) also known as Carles Moyà, Carlos Moyá and Carlos Moya, is a former world number Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Guillermo Sebastián Coria (born January 13, 1982 in Rufino, Santa Fe Province) nicknamed El Mago ( The Magician Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Mutua Madrileña Masters Madrid is an annual Tennis tournament for male professional players Nicolás Alejandro Massú Fried (born October 10 1979, in Viña del Mar Chile) nicknamed Vampiro ( Spanish: "vampire" Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. The Hamburg Masters, established in 1892 is an annual Tennis tournament for male professional players held in Hamburg, Germany. Albert Portas Soy (born on November 15 1973, in Barcelona, Catalonia) is a professional Tennis player Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Cincinnati Masters is an annual Tennis event held in the Cincinnati suburb of Mason, Ohio, USA. Andrew Stephen "Andy" Roddick (born August 30 1982 is an American professional Tennis player and a former World No | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent in the final | Score |
| 1. | 13 September 1999 | Mallorca, Spain | Clay | Àlex Corretja |
2–6, 7–5, 6–3 |
| 2. Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) The Open de Tenis Comunidad Valenciana is a professional Tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Àlex Corretja Verdegay (born April 11 1974 in Barcelona, Spain) is a former professional Tennis player from Spain | 26 September 2001 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Hard |  Marat Safin |
6–2, 3–1 ret. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. The Dubai Tennis Championships is a professional Tennis Tournament held in Dubai, U Marat Mikhailovich Safin (Марат Мөбин улы Сафин Marat Möbin ulı Safin Мара́т Миха́йлович (Муби́нович Са́фин /mɑ |
| 3. | 9 April 2001 | Estoril, Portugal | Clay | Felix Mantilla |
7-6³, 4–6, 6–3 |
| 4. Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. The Estoril Open is an ATP and WTA Clay court tournament held in Jamor Oeiras, Portugal (in spite of nominally located in Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic (República Portuguesa is a country on the Iberian Peninsula. Félix Mantilla Botella ( September 23 1974) is a former Spanish professional tennis player born in Barcelona. | 23 April 2001 | Barcelona, Spain | Clay | Carlos Moyà |
4–6, 7–5, 6–3, 3–6, 7–5 |
| 5. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. The Torneo Godó, also known as Trofeo Conde de Godó, Open SabadellAtlántico (current official name and Open SEAT (official name from 1995 to 2007 Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Carlos Moyà Llompart (born August 27 1976) also known as Carles Moyà, Carlos Moyá and Carlos Moya, is a former world number | 7 May 2001 | Rome, Italy | Clay | Gustavo Kuerten |
3–6, 6–1, 2–6, 6–4, 6–2 |
| 6. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. The Rome Masters is an annual Tennis tournament held in Rome, Italy. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Gustavo Kuerten (born September 10 1976 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina) is a former World No | 15 April 2002 | Monte Carlo | Clay | Carlos Moyà |
7–5, 6–3, 6–4 |
| 7. Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Monte Carlo Masters is an annual Tennis tournament for male professional players held in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, a commune that | 23 September 2002 | Hong Kong | Hard | Carlos Moyà |
6–3 1–6 7–64 |
| 8. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Hong Kong Open is a defunct Tennis tournament that was held in Hong Kong on the ATP Tour from 1973-2002 | 14 April 2003 | Monte Carlo | Clay | Guillermo Coria |
6–2, 6–2 |
| 9. Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Monte Carlo Masters is an annual Tennis tournament for male professional players held in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, a commune that Guillermo Sebastián Coria (born January 13, 1982 in Rufino, Santa Fe Province) nicknamed El Mago ( The Magician | 28 April 2003 | Valencia, Spain | Clay | .svg/22px-Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg.png){kind=small} Christophe Rochus |
6–2, 6–4 |
| 10. Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Open de Tenis Comunidad Valenciana is a professional Tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Christophe Rochus (born December 15, 1978, Namur) is a professional male Tennis player from Belgium. | 26 May 2003 | French Open | Clay | Martin Verkerk |
6–1, 6–3, 6–2 |
| 11. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over Martin Willem Verkerk (born 31 October 1978 in Leiderdorp, Netherlands) is a Dutch Tennis player | 13 October 2003 | Madrid, Spain | Hard | Nicolás Massú |
6–3, 6–4, 6–3 |
Runner-ups (16)
| No. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Mutua Madrileña Masters Madrid is an annual Tennis tournament for male professional players Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Nicolás Alejandro Massú Fried (born October 10 1979, in Viña del Mar Chile) nicknamed Vampiro ( Spanish: "vampire" | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent in the final | Score |
| 1. | 14 February 2000 | Dubai, UAE | Hard |  Nicolas Kiefer |
7–5, 4–6, 6–3 |
| 2. Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The Dubai Tennis Championships is a professional Tennis Tournament held in Dubai, U Nicolas Kiefer (born July 5, 1977 in Holzminden) is a Tennis player from Germany. | 14 October 2000 | Barcelona, Spain | Clay | Marat Safin |
6–3, 6–3, 6–4 |
| 3. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The Torneo Godó, also known as Trofeo Conde de Godó, Open SabadellAtlántico (current official name and Open SEAT (official name from 1995 to 2007 Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Marat Mikhailovich Safin (Марат Мөбин улы Сафин Marat Möbin ulı Safin Мара́т Миха́йлович (Муби́нович Са́фин /mɑ | 21 May 2001 | Hamburg, Germany | Clay | Albert Portas |
4–6, 6–2, 0–6, 7–6, 7–5 |
| 4. Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. The Hamburg Masters, established in 1892 is an annual Tennis tournament for male professional players held in Hamburg, Germany. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Albert Portas Soy (born on November 15 1973, in Barcelona, Catalonia) is a professional Tennis player | 16 July 2001 | Gstaad, Switzerland | Clay |  Jiří Novák |
6–1, 6–7, 7–5 |
| 5. Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. The Allianz Suisse Open Gstaad is a Tennis tournament held in Gstaad, Switzerland. Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation Jiří Novák ( pronounced) (born March 22, 1975) is a former Czech Tennis player who was born in Zlín, Czechoslovakia | 10 June 2002 | French Open, Paris | Clay | Albert Costa |
6–1, 6–0, 4–6, 6–3 |
| 6. Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over Paris (ˈpærɨs in English; in French) is the Capital of France and the country's largest city Albert Costa Casals (born June 25 1975 in Lleida) is a retired professional Tennis player from Spain. | 29 July 2002 | Kitzbühel, Austria | Clay | Àlex Corretja |
6–4, 6–1, 6–3 |
| 7. Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Austrian Open (formerly known as the Generali Open) is an annual Tennis tournament held in Kitzbühel, Austria. Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich Àlex Corretja Verdegay (born April 11 1974 in Barcelona, Spain) is a former professional Tennis player from Spain | 18 November 2002 | Tennis Masters Cup, Shanghai | Hard (i) |  Lleyton Hewitt |
7–5, 7–5, 2–6, 2–6, 6–4 |
| 8. Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Tennis Masters Cup is a Tennis tournament played at the end of each year involving the top eight players in the men's tennis world rankings Shanghai ( 上[[wikt 海|海]] is the largest city in China in terms of population and one of the largest urban areas in the world with over 20 million Lleyton Glynn Hewitt ( IPA: /ˈleɪtʌn ˈhjuːʌt/ (born 24 February 1981 is a former World No | 13 January 2003 | Sydney, Australia | Hard |  Hyung-Taik Lee |
4–6, 7–6, 7–6 |
| 9. Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Medibank International is a professional Tennis Tournament in Sydney, Australia, played annually at the Sydney Olympic Park Tennis For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Hyung-Taik Lee (이형택 (born January 3, 1976) is a professional tennis player from South Korea. | 8 September 2003 | U.S. Open, New York | Hard | Andy Roddick |
6–3, 7–6, 6–3 |
| 10. Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. The US Open Tennis tournament is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world first contested in 1881 New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous Andrew Stephen "Andy" Roddick (born August 30 1982 is an American professional Tennis player and a former World No | 29 September 2003 | Bangkok, Thailand | Hard (i) | Taylor Dent |
6–3, 7–6 |
| 11. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Thailand Open is a professional Tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. The Kingdom of Thailand (ˈtaɪlænd ราชอาณาจักรไทย, râːtɕʰa-ʔaːnaːtɕɑ̀k-tʰɑj Taylor Phillip Dent (born April 24 1981) is a Tennis player from the United States. | 23 February 2004 | Rotterdam, Netherlands | Hard (i) | Lleyton Hewitt |
6–7, 7–5, 6–4 |
| 12. Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament (known as the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament for sponsorship reasons is a professional Tennis tournament played The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands Lleyton Glynn Hewitt ( IPA: /ˈleɪtʌn ˈhjuːʌt/ (born 24 February 1981 is a former World No | 25 April 2005 | Barcelona, Spain | Clay | Rafael Nadal |
6–1, 7–6, 6–3 |
| 13. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Torneo Godó, also known as Trofeo Conde de Godó, Open SabadellAtlántico (current official name and Open SEAT (official name from 1995 to 2007 Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Rafael Nadal Parera (rafaˈel naˈðal (born June 3 1986 is a Spanish professional Tennis player who has been ranked World No | 17 October 2005 | Vienna, Austria | Hard (i) |  Ivan Ljubičić |
6–2, 6–4, 7–6 |
| 14. Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich Ivan Ljubičić ( ˈʎubitʃitɕ}} born March 19, 1979) is Croatian Tennis player | 21 August 2006 | Cincinnati, U.S. | Hard | Andy Roddick |
6–3, 6–4 |
| 15. Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Cincinnati Masters is an annual Tennis event held in the Cincinnati suburb of Mason, Ohio, USA. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Andrew Stephen "Andy" Roddick (born August 30 1982 is an American professional Tennis player and a former World No | 19 February 2007 | Costa Do Sauipe, Brazil | Clay | Guillermo Cañas |
7–6, 6–2 |
| 16. Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Brasil Open is a tennis tournament held annually in Costa do Sauípe, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld Guillermo Ignacio 'Willy' Cañas (born November 25, 1977) is an Argentine professional Tennis player | 12 January 2008 | Auckland, New Zealand | Hard | Philipp Kohlschreiber |
7–6(4), 7–5 |
Singles performance timeline
| Tournament | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | Career SR | Career Win-Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | A | 3R | 2R | A | QF | SF | 3R | 3R | 2R | 4R | 0 / 8 | 21-8 |
| French Open | LQ | SF | SF | F | W | 2R | 3R | 3R | 3R | 1R | 1 / 9 | 30-8 |
| Wimbledon | A | A | 3R | 2R | 4R | 3R | 4R | 3R | QF | 0 / 7 | 17-7 | |
| U.S. Open | 1R | 4R | 3R | 3R | F | 2R | 1R | 2R | 1R | 0 / 9 | 15-9 | |
| Grand Slam SR | 0 / 1 | 0 / 3 | 0 / 4 | 0 / 3 | 1 / 4 | 0 / 4 | 0 / 4 | 0 / 4 | 0 / 4 | 0 / 2 | 1 / 33 | N/A |
| Grand Slam Win-Loss | 0-1 | 10-3 | 10-4 | 9-3 | 20-3 | 9-4 | 7-4 | 7-4 | 7-4 | 4-2 | N/A | 83-32 |
| Tennis Masters Cup | A | A | SF | F | RR | A | A | A | A | 0 / 3 | 5–7 | |
| Summer Olympics | NH | QF | NH | NH | NH | 2R | NH | NH | NH | 0 / 2 | 4–2 | |
| ATP Masters Series | ||||||||||||
| Indian Wells Masters | A | 1R | 1R | 1R | 2R | A | 2R | 3R | 4R | 4R | 0 / 8 | 7–8 |
| Miami Masters | A | 2R | 4R | 3R | 3R | A | 4R | 2R | 2R | 3R | 0 / 8 | 8–8 |
| Monte Carlo Masters | A | QF | 2R | W | W | 1R | SF | 3R | SF | 3R | 2 / 9 | 28-7 |
| Rome Masters | LQ | 3R | W | 2R | SF | A | A | 1R | 2R | 3R | 1 / 7 | 16-6 |
| Hamburg Masters | A | 2R | F | 1R | A | A | 3R | 3R | 3R | A | 0 / 6 | 12-6 |
| Canada Masters | A | 3R | QF | 2R | 3R | 1R | 3R | 2R | 1R | 0 / 8 | 11-8 | |
| Cincinnati Masters | A | 1R | 2R | SF | 2R | 2R | 2R | F | 3R | 0 / 8 | 15-8 | |
| Madrid Masters | A | A | A | QF | W | 2R | 1R | 2R | 3R | 1 / 6 | 9–5 | |
| Paris Masters | 2R | SF | 3R | 2R | 3R | A | 3R | A | 1R | 0 / 7 | 7–7 | |
| ATP Tournaments Won | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | 11 | |
| Year End Ranking | 45 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 17 | 23 | 24 | N/A | N/A | |
- A = did not attend tournament
- LQ = lost in qualifying draw
- NH = tournament not held
ATP Tour career earnings
| Year | Majors | ATP wins | Total wins | Earnings ($) | Money list rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 204,626 | 104 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 812,636 | 17 |
| 2001 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1,864,671 | 6 |
| 2002 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2,761,498 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3,026,760 | 3 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 515,875 | 41 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 727,673 | 26 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 519,055 | 23 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 867,315 | 22 |
| 2008* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 284,707 | 39 |
| Career | 1 | 10 | 11 | 11,789,490 | 21 |
- * As of May 28, 2008. Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The Heineken Open is a Tennis Tournament on the ATP International Series played in Auckland, New Zealand. New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island Philipp Kohlschreiber (born October 16, 1983 in Augsburg) is a Tennis player from Germany, who turned professional in 2001 The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments held each year The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious The US Open Tennis tournament is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world first contested in 1881 The Tennis Masters Cup is a Tennis tournament played at the end of each year involving the top eight players in the men's tennis world rankings The Summer Olympic Games or the Games of the Olympiad are an International Multi-sport event, usually quadrennial organised by the International The Indian Wells Masters is an annual Tennis tournament held in the small city of Indian Wells, California. The Miami Masters is an annual Tennis tournament for men and women held at Key Biscayne, in Miami, Florida. The Monte Carlo Masters is an annual Tennis tournament for male professional players held in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, a commune that The Rome Masters is an annual Tennis tournament held in Rome, Italy. The Hamburg Masters, established in 1892 is an annual Tennis tournament for male professional players held in Hamburg, Germany. The Canada Masters (also long known as the Canadian Open) currently sponsored as the Rogers Cup, is an annual Tennis tournament held in The Cincinnati Masters is an annual Tennis event held in the Cincinnati suburb of Mason, Ohio, USA. The Mutua Madrileña Masters Madrid is an annual Tennis tournament for male professional players The BNP Paribas Masters is an annual Tennis tournament for male professional players held in Paris, France. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
References
- ^ Association of Tennis Professionals. The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP was formed in 1972 to protect the interests of male professional Tennis players "Ferrero Upsets Clay King; Blake Bounces Local Hope", 2008-05-07. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Retrieved on 2008-05-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen (English)
- ^ 2008 Rome Masters Men's Singles Draw
External links
- ATP Tour profile for Juan Carlos Ferrero
- Ferrero Recent Match Results
- Ferrero World Ranking History
- Davis Cup record
- Juan Carlos Ferrero fansite (English)
- Official Website (Spanish)
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Andre Agassi |
World No. 1 September 8, 2003 - November 2, 2003 |
Succeeded by Andy Roddick |
| Awards | ||
| Preceded by Marat Safin |
ATP Newcomer of the Year 1999 |
Succeeded by Olivier Rochus |
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