Davidovich and his pending chat with Ferrer: "When Madrid ends, we will sit down and talk without any problem"

Andrés Tomás Rico | 25 Apr 2026 | 14.33

Davidovich and his pending chat with Ferrer: "After Madrid, we will sit down and talk without any problem." Photo: Gettyimages

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Alejandro Davidovich returned to the circuit with a comfortable victory over Pablo Carreño (6-3, 6-3) at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026. The Spaniard, who had been out for three weeks due to an abdominal injury, has started his clay court tour where, at the moment, his expectations are limited to regaining his best form.

This was affirmed during a press conference following his debut at the Caja Mágica, where he talked about the need to gain momentum, as well as the presence of Fernando Verdasco in his box and the pending conversation he has with David Ferrer. Since his absence from the Davis Cup Finals lineup, the captain and the player have not spoken, but Davidovich assures that they will do so soon. Additionally, he ruled out practicing at the Santiago Bernabéu and praised the role of Rafa Jódar.

Davidovich's goal in Madrid is to regain sensations

"It depends on how many matches I play. The more matches, the more rhythm I will have for Rome. If I lose in the next round, I will have to regain it there. I am feeling good on the court, motivated, in good physical shape, and also mentally. It's just a matter of time to recover that level."

He doesn't care if his opponent is Munar or Ruud

"It doesn't matter to me. As I said, I come to play without expectations. Considering my current level, of course, I would also like to face Casper, who is the highest ranked, to see where I stand on clay right now. I also don't think that being the reigning champion should automatically command more respect, so I approach it without that pressure."

About Verdasco's presence in his box

"Fer is my friend. He hasn't come as a coach but as a friend to support me. We have spent this week together with his family, so for me, he is just a friend."

He will meet with Ferrer at the end of the tournament

"I haven't had the chance to talk to him yet. I sent him a message before the tournament to speak, but I try to spend as little time as possible at the tournament because it is mentally draining. When it's over, we will sit down and talk without any problem."

He won't set foot on the training courts of the Santiago Bernabéu

"I know it's there, but I have no intention to go. Here we have everything we need, and I don't want to feel like I'm outside the tournament. I like to stay within the environment, even when I'm not playing."

He continues to believe his first ATP title will come

"Tennis doesn't owe me anything, but it is an objective, as it is for any player. If I keep working, I will have opportunities. When I have that chance again, I will try to learn from past mistakes and lift that trophy. However, right now, it still seems far off."

Happy about Jódar's sudden appearance

"I saw him on TV. He is in a great moment, playing at an incredible level. I've been watching him since Marrakech. He has a lot of talent and seems to work very well off the court. I am very happy for him because I really like him and his father. He deserves the best, although he is still starting out on the circuit and has a lot to learn week by week," concludes Alejandro Davidovich who needs time on the court to regain his best form.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Davidovich y su charla pendiente con Ferrer: "Cuando termine Madrid, nos sentaremos y hablaremos sin problema"