Planeta Tenis with JC Ferrero: day 1

¡Hola, lectores! Lo primero de todo es daros las gracias por leerme. Es la primera vez que escribo y me hace mucha ilusión hacerlo en Planeta Tenis. Espero que no os hayáis creado muchas expectativas pues aunque voy a hacerlo lo mejor que pueda, lo cierto es que no soy escritor. Por suerte lo que sí soy es tenista, y aunque creo que nadie lo duda recalco que soy tenista hasta la médula.

Como ya sabréis (y si no, os informo ahora), estoy aquí para hablar de tenis. Espero poder contaros muchas cosas a lo largo de este año. Espero poder contaros mis vivencias en el circuito, mí día a día en la academia y también todo lo que está por llegar. De igual manera que encaro este proyecto con una ventaja y un hándicap, el tenis actual tiene su cara y su cruz; y espero poder mostrar lo mejor de este deporte y entrar a valorar aquello que  considero que podemos mejorar.

Ya ha terminado el primer mes del año y como no podía ser de otra manera los primeros torneos de la temporada nos han dejado con ganas de más. Por supuesto, el broche ha sido el primer Grand Slam de la temporada. En este primer mes los españoles nos han dejado un buen sabor de boca y dejan claro que podemos hacer grandes cosas de camino a las Olimpiadas de Rio (un título, una final y varios papeles destacables en los primeros compases de la temporada).

Sé que algunos tenífilos (no existe esa palabra pero de alguna manera tendremos que llamarnos, ¿verdad?) no pensarán igual pero me gustaría que se pararan a reflexionar y entendamos que el ganar 10 títulos por temporada o 1 Grand Slam por año no es normal.

Somos el país con más jugadores en el Top-100, y en el Top-10 durante muchos años. Nos encontramos en la época dorada del tenis español. Aprovechémoslo. Animemos a todos y cada uno de esos jugadores que cada semana juegan los torneos más importantes del tenis. Animemos a los españoles desde el Top1 hasta el Top-100 y más allá, porque lo necesitan, yo he estado ahí y por supuesto que lo necesitan.

También debemos tener claro que esta etapa no es para siempre y se debe aprovechar para fomentar a la afición a jugar al tenis. España es un referente mundial del tenis y los niños solo quieren jugar al fútbol. ¡Con lo bueno que es hacer varios deportes!, y los mayores o corren o se van al gimnasio. ¡Con los beneficioso que es el tenis!

Mi buen amigo Nacho Muñoz (doctor de la RFET, Nadal o Sharapova, entre otros) me comentaba que al contrario de otros deportes en los que solo trabajas el corazón y la musculatura, el tenis ofrece muchos más beneficios como el ejercitar la coordinación, los reflejos y la agilidad mental (muy útil y necesario para las personas de mediana y mayor edad).

Nos encontramos con un deporte divertido y saludable y somos referentes mundiales en la práctica del mismo. ¿Cómo es posible que no tengamos todos al menos una raqueta en casa? ¡Vamos a por ello!

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Women's Tennis at JC Ferrero Equelite

 JC Ferrero Sport Academy is always close to Women´s tennis. Don´t hesitate, JCFerrero-Equelite is the best place to became a professional tennis player. Tita Torro is tennis player of JC Ferrero academy more then 10 years, she entered top 100 WTA this year! Congratulation Tita!

          

Ceremony of JC Fererro retirement.

 

Video ceremony of JC Fererro retirement from professional ATP tour. 

We are going to miss you. All the best in future Juan Carlos Ferrero

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About JC Ferrero ATP

Juan Carlos Ferrero always appeared to be a sportsman fashioned in a bygone era. By nature of his personality, he let his tennis do the talking, remaining intensely private and loyal to those he trusted.

Determined to become a champion, working diligently to fine-tune his natural abilities – particularly on clay courts – in a disciplined yet understated manner, Ferrero never boasted about his greatness. Always charming, humble and stylish throughout his career, it wasn't in his nature to be a crowd-pleaser. His mother, Rosario, never approved of tennis players who were too exuberant. When she died in 1998, two years after Ferrero had left Onteniente to join Antonio Martinez at the Villena Tennis Academy, the 17 year old became withdrawn and resolved to dedicate wholeheartedly to professional tennis in her honour.

Having finished runner-up to Fernando Gonzalez at the 1998 Roland Garros juniors, it was clear he was going to be something very special, when, in the following year, Ferrero was named ATP Newcomer of the Year after rocketing up a colossal 302 places in the South African Airways ATP Rankings to World No. 43. Twelve months later, he helped Spain capture its first Davis Cup title and for four seasons he was the man to beat on clay.

Between 2000 and 2003, he compiled a 111-25 match record on red dirt – winning three of his four ATP World Tour Masters 1000 trophies – and went 23-2 at Roland Garros, where he finished runner-up in 2002 and captured the 2003 crown.
Seemingly, each year, he upgraded all aspects of his game – especially his serve and forehand. Without losing his agility, he played with great subtlety and deceptive power in order to consistently outclass Gustavo Kuerten and countrymen Alex Corretja, Albert Costa and Carlos Moya on clay courts. With men's professional tennis evolving at the start of the 21st century, El Mosquito's slight stature, speed, finesse and ability to conjure winning strokes from nothing delighted the purists and his willingness to improve on other surfaces was rewarded by a rise to the pinnacle of the sport.

Just three months after expectation became reality, when Ferrero beat Dutchman Martin Verkerk 6-1, 6-3, 6-2 for his lone Grand Slam championship title in Paris, the 23-year-old became World No. 1 on 8 September 2003, replacing Andre Agassi. Ferrero reigned for eight weeks until Andy Roddick, his conqueror, 6-3, 7-6(2), 6-3, in the US Open final, unseated him.

By example, he inspired a future generation of Spanish talent, including David Ferrer and Rafael Nadal. Ferrer exclusively told ATPWorldTour.com, "Juan Carlos has been a very important player for Spanish tennis. He was World No. 1, he was the one who won the third point when Spain first won the Davis Cup and opened the way for many more players to follow and more Davis Cup victories of our country. He was and is my best friend on the tour. He's a person that is very close to me and a friend of many friends of mine. He’s a very humble and noble person."

In total, he spent 176 consecutive weeks in the Top 10 of the South African Airways ATP Rankings until 13 September 2004 when injuries and loss of form took their toll. Headstrong, possessing an iron will, his love for the sport never faltered as he worked hard to return to the highest level. In 2009, he broke a 110-tournament title drought by clinching his 16th tour-level trophy at Casablanca and the following year, during the golden swing of Latin American tournaments, Ferrero produced a series of vintage performances in compiling a 14-1 record to return to the Top 20. Overall, he was 16-18 in finals.

Away from the spotlight, Ferrero eschewed a millionaire's lifestyle of a mansion on the Mediterranean coast and still resides at the academy, which harnessed his dreams as a teenager, playing golf and pursuing his passion for cars and bikes. With Martinez, his coach since 1989, he wisely looked to life outside of professional tennis while at the peak of his career by investing in a number of projects.

At 32, Ferrero is calling time on his career, highly motivated to succeed in sporting retirement with the La Fundación de la Comunidad Valenciana Juan Carlos Ferrero, which promotes sports for youth in and around Valencia, and the 12-suite Hotel Ferrero in Bocairente that he developed in July 2007, plus as joint-owner of the Valencia Open 500, an ATP World Tour 500 tournament each October.

Roddick, who retired at the US Open in September, paid tribute to Ferrero by admitting to ATPWorldTour.com, "I have a huge amount of respect for him and enjoyed being on the tour with him for so long. He always acted with great professionalism and earned the respect of his peers throughout his distinguished career."   

Ferrero Reflects On Emotional Exit In Valencia ATP

Juan Carlos Ferrero reflected on a "very emotional week" following his first-round loss to close friend and countryman Nicolas Almagro on Tuesday at the Valencia Open 500. Defeat marked the end of the 32 year old’s 14-year career on the ATP World Tour. Ferrero cried as he received a standing ovation on court at the Agora Building.

"This is a very special week, a very emotional week," said Ferrero. "Today on court it was very emotional, but it’s been very emotional since the tournament started.

"There were two sides of the coin to playing against Nico," continued the Villena native, who had trained hard in the lead up to Valencia and was hoping to win one or two matches before bowing out.

"When I first saw the draw, I was really not happy because he was one of the few players I didn’t want to play. We’re best friends, we practise together, and Nico is also trying to qualify for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals. I was really not happy, but then, the nice side of it is that I played my last match against a very important person for me, a great friend."

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He may be hanging up his racquet, but Ferrero still intends to stay involved in the tennis world. As well as running his academy, the Juan Carlos Ferrero – Equelite in Villena, the Spaniard revealed he may take up a coaching role with Almagro next season.

"There’s a good chance that I will be travelling with Nico to a few tournaments next year, maybe as a coach. It was nice to play my last match against him," said Ferrero, who was joined in his press conference by Almagro.

"I’ve always been a very competitive person and a winner, and I felt like I didn’t have it within me anymore," explained the 2003 Roland Garros champion, who reached No. 1 in the South African Airways ATP Rankings in September 2003. "It takes a lot to keep up with what the level is. I could probably still be around for some time, but because I’ve always been a perfectionist, I want to stop now."

Ferrero is set to compete in the doubles with David Ferrer on Wednesday afternoon. The pair faces Carlos Berlocq and Alexandr Dolgopolov. Later in the day, there will be an official send-off for Ferrero, featuring the likes of Rafael Nadal, Alex Corretja, Carlos Moya, Albert Costa and golfer Sergio Garcia.

JC Ferrero is getting ready for big week at the Valencia Open

The last tournament to feature the former world number one will be paying homage to the player on the courts as wellas in the FUN PARK.

Rafa Nadal ,Àlex Corretja, Albert Costa, Carlos Moyà and Sergio García have already confirmed they will be coming to Valencia to take part in the homage.

During the week of the tournament, from 20 to 28 October, a series of activities will be taking place to pay homage to the professional career of the Ontiñent native, one of the most highly regarded players not only in the Valencian Community but also in the rest of Spain and, indeed, the world. Some of these events will be attended by famous names in the world of tennis from every generation, era and nationality. Rafael Nadal, former players ÁlexCorretja, Carlos Moyàand Albert Costa and golfer Sergio García are the first names to be confirmed from among the galaxy of stars who will be at the City of Arts and Sciences during the course of the Valencia Open 500 2012. All the fans attending the matches in the Agora or Court 1 in the City of Arts and Sciences, or following the tournament on Facebook and Twitter will also be able to pay tribute to the Valencian player. Don’t forget that entrance to the FUN PARK – the leisure, shopping and restaurant zone of the tournament – will be free again this year, and you only need a ticket to access the courts.

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Juan Carlos Ferrero interview

Spain's Juan Carlos Ferrero, a former world number one who won the French Open in 2003 but whose career has been hampered by injuries, will retire after playing at his home event next month.

The Valencia Open 500 will be my final tournament, in the best possible scenario," Ferrero told a news conference presenting the ATP event.

"This season injuries have prevented me from playing with regularity and it was a tough year as I realised on the court that I did not have the same ambition after 14 years at the top level," added the 32-year-old.

"I am starting a new phase in my life with tremendous excitement, I will continue to be involved with tennis through the Valencia Open, the academy, the foundation that carries my name and other projects."

Ferrero, who has slipped to 111 in the latest singles rankings, turned professional in 1998 and went on to win 15 titles, including the Masters events in Monte Carlo and Rome.

As well as his Grand Slam title at Roland Garros, he reached the final there in 2002 and the U.S. Open final in 2003, after which he rose to number one and stayed there for eight weeks. His last title came in Stuttgart in 2011 on his favoured clay.

Ferrero played in 17 Davis Cup ties for Spain, compiling an 18-6 record in singles rubbers, and helped the Iberian nation to their first triumph in the competition in 2000 and subsequent victories in 2004 and 2009.

"Among the memories I would pick out the Davis Cup win in 2000, because I understood afterwards how much it meant to the country," said Ferrero, who clinched the trophy by beating Australian Lleyton Hewitt in the fourth singles rubber.

"But certainly for a player winning a grand slam or getting to number one in the world is the most important," he added.

"What I will miss most is the competition, it will difficult to fill the void."

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Juan Carlos Ferrero retires from Pro Tennis

We are going to miss Juan Carlos Ferrero. In 2003, you became number 1 in pro tennis. 2012, you leave Pro tennis as legend and friend... We are honored to be part of your team. For all of us you always will be number 1. Thank you.... 

Ferrero, 32, said he would retire after the Valencia Open 500 tournament in his home city in eastern Spain from October 20 to 28.

"The Valencia Open 500 will be my last tournament, on the best stage possible," Ferrero was quoted as saying at the launch of the Valencia event.

Ferrero, nicknamed "The Mosquito", won the French Open in 2003 and reached the final of the US Open the same year. He won 15 other major tour titles and reached the finals of a further 17.

He has not played for two months due to injury.

"This season, injuries have prevented me from playing continually and it has been a complicated year because I noticed on the court that I did not have the same ambition after 14 years at the top level," he said.

Ferrero in 2003 became the second Spanish player after Carlos Moya to occupy the world No.1 spot, before the rise of Rafael Nadal.

"What I will miss the most is competing. That will be a hard gap to fill," Ferrero said.

Ferrero played in the first Spanish team to win the Davis Cup, beating Australia in Barcelona in 2000, and in Spain's victory over the United States in Seville in 2004.

"Among my memories, the Davis Cup in 2000 stands out because then I understood how important it is for the country, but for a player winning a Grand Slam or becoming world No.1 is the most important," he said.

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ATP Fantasy Game

Registrate: http://challenge.atpworldtour.com/ and join our group FERRERO-EQUELITE. 

This is a game where the players have to fill out the draw of all the Open 1000 and, depending on the round and the match, you can get more or less points.

At the end of the first 5 Open 1000, after Rome, and at the end of the 11th, at Paris, the first ranked will get a full equipment of Juan Carlos Ferrero or a personalized racquet of Nico Almagro which will be sent free to the winner!!!