David Ferrer

Ferrer renews as Spanish Davis Cup captain until 2027. Photo: Getty Images.

Ferrer renews as the Spanish Davis Cup captain until 2027

David Ferrer will continue as the Spanish captain of the Davis Cup team, at least until 2027. This was confirmed in a statement by the Royal Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET). The native of Jávea will continue his role leading the Spanish team, a position he took on at the end of 2023 and will continue for two more years. The former tennis player announced a few weeks ago his departure as the director of the Conde de Godó and will now focus exclusively on the Spanish Davis Cup team and his goal of securing the sixth 'salad bowl' for Spanish tennis.

 

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David Ferrer. Photo: Getty

David Ferrer announces that he will not continue as director of the Conde de Godó in 2026

David Ferrer will not be the director of ATP Barcelona starting from the 2026 edition. The former tennis player is closing a six-year period leading the tournament, during which the draw has changed from 48 to 32 players and faced challenging times such as managing the Covid-19 pandemic. The organization has released a statement confirming that this is the last edition with a director who has "love for this tournament". Ferrer himself, who is also the captain of the Spanish Davis Cup team, has expressed his gratitude for the trust placed in him: "I am very grateful to the Real Club Tenis Barcelona for the opportunity. After my time as a player, I have felt very fulfilled on a personal and professional level. One chapter closes for me and a new one begins. I was eager to face new challenges, but this is something I will always carry in my heart, something I will never forget. I am leaving very happy." His tenure at the Conde de Godó will end with the final this Sunday, and his next professional venture as 'Ferru' has not yet been revealed.

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David Ferrer talks about the duel against Switzerland in Davis Cup 2025. Photo: gettyimages

Ferrer: "The track is not as fast as we expected"

David Ferrer faces a great challenge as the captain of the 2025 Davis Cup Spanish team, leading a squad without its top players but brimming with enthusiasm to win the tie against Switzerland in Biel. "There are good vibes, I like the atmosphere within the team and the players' commitment. I believe they will adapt well, the court is not as fast as expected. It's true that most of them have never played Davis Cup before, and handling that pressure is not easy, but they have competed in crucial matches," stated the RFET from Xàbia.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Ferrer: "La pista no es tan rápida como esperábamos"

Possible Absences of Spain in Davis Cup. Photo: gettyimages

The serious problem facing Ferrer as captain of the Davis Cup in 2025

There is less than a month left before the first round of the 2025 Davis Cup, and the Spanish team may be facing some setbacks. As reported by the newspaper Marca, three key players, Carlos Alcaraz, Marcel Granollers, and Roberto Bautista, are confirmed to be absent, putting David Ferrer in a tough spot. The national team captain will not have these players available to face Switzerland on February 1 and 2 in Biel. So far, the only confirmed player is Pedro Martínez, and the identities of the other team members are yet to be revealed.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El grave problema al que se enfrenta Ferrer como capitán de Copa Davis en 2025

Ferrer renews as Spanish Davis Cup captain until 2027. Photo: Getty Images.

Ferrer renews as the Spanish Davis Cup captain until 2027

David Ferrer will continue as the Spanish captain of the Davis Cup team, at least until 2027. This was confirmed in a statement by the Royal Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET). The native of Jávea will continue his role leading the Spanish team, a position he took on at the end of 2023 and will continue for two more years. The former tennis player announced a few weeks ago his departure as the director of the Conde de Godó and will now focus exclusively on the Spanish Davis Cup team and his goal of securing the sixth 'salad bowl' for Spanish tennis.

 

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Ferrer renueva como capitán español de Copa Davis hasta 2027

David Ferrer. Photo: Getty

David Ferrer announces that he will not continue as director of the Conde de Godó in 2026

David Ferrer will not be the director of ATP Barcelona starting from the 2026 edition. The former tennis player is closing a six-year period leading the tournament, during which the draw has changed from 48 to 32 players and faced challenging times such as managing the Covid-19 pandemic. The organization has released a statement confirming that this is the last edition with a director who has "love for this tournament". Ferrer himself, who is also the captain of the Spanish Davis Cup team, has expressed his gratitude for the trust placed in him: "I am very grateful to the Real Club Tenis Barcelona for the opportunity. After my time as a player, I have felt very fulfilled on a personal and professional level. One chapter closes for me and a new one begins. I was eager to face new challenges, but this is something I will always carry in my heart, something I will never forget. I am leaving very happy." His tenure at the Conde de Godó will end with the final this Sunday, and his next professional venture as 'Ferru' has not yet been revealed.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, David Ferrer anuncia que no seguirá como director del Conde de Godó en 2026

David Ferrer talks about the duel against Switzerland in Davis Cup 2025. Photo: gettyimages

Ferrer: "The track is not as fast as we expected"

David Ferrer faces a great challenge as the captain of the 2025 Davis Cup Spanish team, leading a squad without its top players but brimming with enthusiasm to win the tie against Switzerland in Biel. "There are good vibes, I like the atmosphere within the team and the players' commitment. I believe they will adapt well, the court is not as fast as expected. It's true that most of them have never played Davis Cup before, and handling that pressure is not easy, but they have competed in crucial matches," stated the RFET from Xàbia.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Ferrer: "La pista no es tan rápida como esperábamos"

Possible Absences of Spain in Davis Cup. Photo: gettyimages

The serious problem facing Ferrer as captain of the Davis Cup in 2025

There is less than a month left before the first round of the 2025 Davis Cup, and the Spanish team may be facing some setbacks. As reported by the newspaper Marca, three key players, Carlos Alcaraz, Marcel Granollers, and Roberto Bautista, are confirmed to be absent, putting David Ferrer in a tough spot. The national team captain will not have these players available to face Switzerland on February 1 and 2 in Biel. So far, the only confirmed player is Pedro Martínez, and the identities of the other team members are yet to be revealed.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El grave problema al que se enfrenta Ferrer como capitán de Copa Davis en 2025

Alexander Zverev and David Ferrer, in their stage as coach/player.

Zverev reveals who was the only coach who truly helped him... and surprises everyone

Alexander Zverev continues his quest to win his first Grand Slam, a goal he has pursued for nearly a decade with the help of several coaches throughout his career. However, he struggled to form a bond of trust with many, leading to dismissals and his father stepping in to take the lead indefinitely in recent months. In an interview with Tennis Magazin, Sascha revealed who was the coach that helped him the most... and has Spanish origins:

"Beyond my father, David Ferrer was the one who truly helped me. My work with the rest of the coaches was not successful," Sascha pointed out, recalling that the reason for their breakup was that David didn't want to travel many weeks a year (especially during COVID times). Not only that: the German player criticized one of his former coaches, Ivan Lendl. "Ivan had a new dog and all he did was teach it how to use the toilet. That was his main interest. And golf," remarked Zverev, who also left the door open for Boris Becker to advise him in the future, stating that the only issue is "his travels" and that once this aspect is resolved, they could discuss a potential partnership.

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