All of us, at some stage in our lives, will have spent our birthdays
in a place out of the ordinary. For Juan Carlos Ferrero, though, he’s
usually at home in Valencia, enjoying some much-needed post-Australian
Open rest.
Not this year. Today, the occasion of his 32nd birthday, he was
wrapped up warm on the Spanish bench, urging on his team-mates as they
rounded off what has been a very successful weekend for the defending
champions.
The crowd even sang ‘Cumpleaños Feliz’ to the Davis Cup stalwart,
competing in his 17th tie this weekend, as he did a turn around the
court before being thrown into the air by his team. New Spanish Davis
Cup captain Alex Corretja followed the celebrations by presenting
Ferrero with a birthday cake.
"I don't remember [the last time] that I spent my birthday here,
usually I spend the day playing in Brazil, so it was very special to
spend it here with all the team, here, very nice,” Ferrero said. “I
expect something but I didn't expect the cake and all the people so I'm
very happy about how they treat me here so I felt very special today.”
Many happy returns Juan Carlos. Here’s to a happy 32nd year!!!!
