Juan Ferrero

Juan Carlos Ferrero is a Spanish former professional tennis player and current coach. He was ranked as the World No. 1 in men's singles and won 16 ATP Tour-level singles titles, including the 2003 French Open. He was nicknamed "el Mosquito" for his speed and slender build.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Juan Carlos Ferrero Donat was born on February 12, 1980, in Ontinyent, Spain. He stands 183 cm tall and he plays right-handed with a two-handed backhand. He began playing tennis at age seven with his father, Eduardo, who passed away in 2022. Ferrero, who has two sisters, Ana and Laura, has credited his mother, Rosario, who died of cancer when he was sixteen, as his inspiration throughout his career.

Ferrero, often called "Juanki" and "el Mosquito," married Eva Alonso in July 2015. They have three children, with their first child, a daughter, born in September 2014. In July 2007, Ferrero purchased a cottage and refurbished it into the "Hotel Ferrero."

He was also a joint owner of the Valencia Open tournament along with fellow tennis player David Ferrer.

Professional Career

Ferrero turned professional in 1998. He won 16 singles titles on the ATP Tour, including a major championship at the French Open in 2003. He was a runner-up at the French Open in 2002 and at the US Open in 2003.

He reached the semifinals of the Australian Open in 2004. His strong performance in 2003, which included four Masters titles, propelled him to the World No. 1 singles ranking in September of that year. Ferrero was a key member of Spain's Davis Cup team, contributing to three victories in 2000, 2004, and 2009. He retired from the sport in 2012.

Coaching Career

After his playing career, Ferrero became the director of the Ferrero Tennis Academy in Alicante, where he himself had trained as a young player. In July 2017, he began coaching Alexander Zverev, but their partnership ended after seven months. In 2019, Ferrero began coaching Carlos Alcaraz, guiding him to numerous titles, including two French Opens, two Wimbledon Championships, and a US Open.

Career Record

Singles

• Career record: 479–262 (64.6%)
• Career titles: 16
• Highest ranking: No. 1 (September 8, 2003)

Best Grand Slam Singles Performances

• Australian Open – SF (2004)
• French Open – W (2003)
• Wimbledon – QF (2007, 2009)
• US Open – F (2003)

Other tournaments (Singles)

• Tour Finals – F (2002)
• Olympic Games – QF (2000)

Doubles

• Career record: 6–24 (20.0%)
• Career titles: 0
• Highest ranking: No. 198 (February 3, 2003)

Best Grand Slam Doubles Performances

• Australian Open – 1R (2004, 2005)
• Wimbledon – 1R (2002, 2003)
• US Open – 1R (2006)

Team competitions

• Davis Cup – W (2000, 2004, 2009)