Who can Ferrer train in 2027?

No one expected the announcement made official by the Royal Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET) this noon: David Ferrer will leave the position of the Spanish captain of the Davis Cup at the end of 2026, with the finals of the Davis Cup next month in November being his last appearance in command of the Spanish Armada. In this way, he relinquishes the year that he still had left on his contract and fully enters the list of available coaches for 2027.

No one doubts that the one from Jávea will receive calls during the coming days, and will also be linked to many players who may be looking for a new coach. For now, the former tennis player has limited himself to an official statement in which he assured that he was leaving the position for "purely personal reasons that respond to the desire to start a new stage".

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— David Ferrer (@DavidFerrer87) October 15, 2026

Jódar, Sinner, or Badosa are the main players seeking a coach for 2027

A new stage that could coincide with several players who are at the top of tennis. The first name that comes up, due to affinity, shared nationality, and the situation of the player is Rafael Jódar. The Madrid native has burst onto the ATP circuit at an unexpected pace for everyone, and with a unique aspect in the Top 100: his team is made up of his father, who has been his coach throughout his career. However, it is only a matter of time before the one from Leganés adds a coach to his team if he wants to make the definitive leap that allows him to compete for the most important tournaments.

Moreover, in the last Davis Cup tie, where Spain defeated Chile, Jódar made his debut with the Spanish team and was seen feeling very comfortable alongside Ferrer in his two matches. Thus, it would be a union that would make sense, and no one would be shocked by it. Additionally, the character of the young Spaniard coincides with that of the beginnings of the Alicante player: rebellious and sometimes bordering on the acceptable, so Ferrer could be the best guide for him to mature both tennis-wise and mentally.

The other option, although it seems more remote today, is Jannik Sinner. Initially, one of his two coaches, Darren Cahill, was expected to end his collaboration with the Italian at the end of 2026. However, the knee injury of the player from San Candido could change the plans, and as of now, no one knows if he will sit next to Simone Vagnozzi in his box in 2027.

Ferrer is not the only Spanish coach linked to Sinner. Juan Carlos Ferrero is one of the main candidates to join forces with the Italian, because in his recent statements he has not closed the door and has assured that having previously coached Carlos Alcaraz, Sinner's main rival, is not an impediment.

However, the possibility of a coalition between Ferrer and Vagnozzi could fit what Sinner is looking for: to maintain his team and add a calm, serene profile with a lot of experience on the circuit and nothing eccentric.

Just days ago, the professional split between Paula Badosa and her coach of the last four years, Pol Toledo, was also announced. Although the Spanish player has gone through a real ordeal with injuries in recent years, her character and talent have made her continue to fight. She is currently in 61st place, but she has the tennis skills to be among the best in the world, and Ferrer could be the coach who manages to harness that talent, as well as assist her in multiple mental aspects.

For now, only David Ferrer knows which path he will take in 2027 and what options he will have on the table. Perhaps it is neither Jannik Sinner, nor Rafael Jódar, nor Paula Badosa, and he surprises everyone with another profile. It is worth remembering that his first experience as a coach was with a young Alexander Zverev, so the option of a young promise cannot be ruled out.
 

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