Fernando Verdasco

Fernando Verdasco is a Spanish tennis coach and former professional player who was a former World No. 7 in singles. In doubles, he also reached a career-high doubles rank of Number 8.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Fernando Verdasco Carmona was born on November 15, 1983, in Madrid, Spain, and later resided in Doha, Qatar. Standing 188 cm tall, Verdasco played left-handed with a two-handed backhand. He began playing tennis at age four, practicing with his father on the family’s home courts.

Verdasco stopped traditional schooling at 11, with his father overseeing his academic education. Diagnosed with ADHD as a child, he did not receive treatment to avoid doping complications.

Verdasco is a fan of Real Madrid and a fan of the band Oasis, often using mindfulness and visualization techniques during matches. He married Ana Boyer in 2017; they have three sons. Verdasco was named after the ABBA song "Fernando".

Career

Verdasco turned professional in 2001 and broke into the ATP Top 200 by the end of 2002. His breakthrough came in 2004 with his first ATP singles title at the Valencia Open, defeating Juan Carlos Ferrero in the semifinals.

Over his career, Fernando Verdasco captured seven ATP singles titles and was a finalist at the 2010 Monte-Carlo Masters, one of the most prestigious clay-court events.

His Grand Slam highlights include reaching the semifinals of the 2009 Australian Open where he played a legendary five-set match against Rafael Nadal. He also made a quarterfinal appearances at the US Open (2009, 2010) and Wimbledon (2013).

At Wimbledon 2013, Verdasco led Andy Murray by two sets to love before falling in five sets. He also reached the fourth round at Roland Garros on seven occasions.

In doubles, Verdasco achieved significant success, winning eight ATP titles, including the 2013 ATP World Tour Finals with David Marrero, and reaching the semifinals at Roland Garros (2017) and quarterfinals at the Australian Open and US Open. He attained a career-high doubles ranking of No. 8.

Fernando Verdasco was a key member of Spain’s Davis Cup-winning teams in 2008, 2009, and 2011, often playing decisive matches. He also won the 2013 Hopman Cup for Spain.

He earned his 500th singles win at the 2018 Mutua Madrid Open, becoming the 45th man in ATP history to reach that milestone. Verdasco retired from professional tennis in February 2025.

Career Record

Singles

• Career Titles: 7
• Highest Singles Ranking: No. 7 (April 20, 2009)
• Career Record: 559–447 (55.6%)

Best Grand Slam Singles Performances

• Australian Open – Semifinals (2009)
• Roland Garros (French Open) – Fourth Round (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2017, 2018)
• Wimbledon Championships – Quarterfinals (2013)
• US Open – Quarterfinals (2009, 2010)

Other Tournaments

• ATP Finals – Round Robin (2009)
• Olympic Games – First Round (2012)
• Monte-Carlo Masters – Finalist (2010)
• Davis Cup – Winner (2008, 2009, 2011)
• Hopman Cup – Winner (2013)

Doubles

• Career Titles: 8
• Highest Doubles Ranking: No. 8 (November 11, 2013)
• Career Record: 206–205 (50.1%)

Best Grand Slam Doubles Performances

• Australian Open – Quarterfinals (2009, 2013)
• Roland Garros (French Open) – Semifinals (2017)
• Wimbledon Championships – Third Round (2008)
• US Open – Quarterfinals (2004, 2008, 2014)

Other Tournaments

• ATP World Tour Finals – Winner (2013, with David Marrero)
• Shanghai Masters – Finalist (2013)

Mixed Doubles

• Wimbledon Championships – First Round (2006, 2008)
• US Open – First Round (2015)