Anyone care to describe Ferrer's game?
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niff
Legend
ATP uncovered: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BurM2rpSfu0
Chyeaah
Professional
... In 3 months right before Tennis Selections, I am training to get this game. I'm not quite tall so i can't do crap. 1.69m @ 15 Y/O started Puberty last year, hoping to grow to 178 =D
His forehand doesn't seem lethal though does it? he doesn't seem to hit many winners. His serve is quite good for a player at 1.75 it's better than nadals (? not too sure but quite sure) horrible serve.
His forehand doesn't seem lethal though does it? he doesn't seem to hit many winners. His serve is quite good for a player at 1.75 it's better than nadals (? not too sure but quite sure) horrible serve.
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roundiesee
Hall of Fame
To me he basically has no weaknesses, such a great percentage player. In some ways, he is even "worse" than Nadal (the present Nadal, not the younger version 
) in that almost every ball you hit comes back. What a toll that would take on his poor opponents.
) in that almost every ball you hit comes back. What a toll that would take on his poor opponents.
Chyeaah
Professional
To me he basically has no weaknesses, such a great percentage player. In some ways, he is even "worse" than Nadal (the present Nadal, not the younger version
He has shown me that hard work pays off. If only he was taller 185, he would be monstrous and give No.1 a run for his money.
ringingpeace
New User
seems like a good guy but the most boring player in to 10
Chyeaah
Professional
Ferrer's matches are more interesting than Nadal vs Federer matches =D.
Chyeaah
Professional
Is it true that he started at the age of 15. Bravo to him then =D
http://www.livetennisaction.com/david-ferrer
ben123
Professional
mh i think this must be false. even in the wikipedia links its said he had already smth to do with specal tennis camps at the age of 13
edit: 1min google search
in spanish it says that he began playing tennis at age 8
http://en.davidferrer.com/?page_id=362
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kiki
Banned
Boring.The 2000´s version of Solomon.It is like those car brands that relaunch a model 30 yrs after the extintion of the original one.
ringingpeace
New User
hehehe I wait Ferrer's matches when he plays 5 AM, first round of some ATP 250 tournament.
keithfival
Professional
Kind of surprised he hasn't gotten to a slam final once or twice since he can be so steady and a good returner with fantastic defense and a pretty low risk game. I think he gets a little tight in some big matches.
Homeboy Hotel
Hall of Fame
Boring, steady, fighter, all rounder, good footwork, efficient on clay....meh.
veroniquem
Bionic Poster
Grinding, tenacious with a master's degree in retrieving. Doesn't get tired, runs after everything but all being said, not a very inspiring tennis style.
jakemcclain32
Banned
Inspiring, tough, grinding, never say die attitude. My absolute favorite player outside of Fed.
niff
Legend
Ditto this! I always have to root for Ferru.
jakemcclain32
Banned
I think Ferrer will get two slams before his career is over...both at RG.
MarinaHighTennis
Hall of Fame
Great at moving and placing the ball. Good all court player as he rushes the net when running the guy. Great touch but maybe too cute in his finishing bc he always goes for drop volley
Lsmkenpo
Hall of Fame
One of if not the best returner in the game, he isn't just a grinder, he can and does take the ball early and can dictate play. He has a really good inside out forehand and can hit sharp angles with it.
Have seen him play many times in person, not at all boring to watch, he doesn't dilly dally around, he is all business and gets down to it.
Have seen him play many times in person, not at all boring to watch, he doesn't dilly dally around, he is all business and gets down to it.
Clay lover
Legend
I don't know why everybody is calling him a grinder. Those probably have never seen him play and assume him to be one as he is short. His forehand can be very aggressive on hardcourts. I respect his game a lot.
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Uhh, anyone besides me find this to be very, very, very creepy?
Tough Love: When he was younger, Ferrer’s coach, Javier Piles, would lock him in a broom cupboard as punishment for not trying hard enough. “When he didn’t want to work I would lock him up in a dark room of two by two meters and I would put a lock on it so he couldn’t get out,” Piles says. “It was the room where we would store the tennis balls. I would tell him that his working schedule was from 9 to 12 and that if he didn’t want to work he would remain there – punished. I would give him a piece of bread and a bottle of water through the bars of a small window. After a few minutes we would hear David asking other trainers from the club for some help to get out but we wouldn’t pay any attention.”
I will also note that this guy must either have the best steroids known to man, or the best massage therapists in the business, OR BOTH. I honestly cannot believe this guy is STILL playing. His grinding is beyond top end human threshold. I am more suspect of him than any other pro tennis player. But I do find him entertaining, for that very reason.
Tough Love: When he was younger, Ferrer’s coach, Javier Piles, would lock him in a broom cupboard as punishment for not trying hard enough. “When he didn’t want to work I would lock him up in a dark room of two by two meters and I would put a lock on it so he couldn’t get out,” Piles says. “It was the room where we would store the tennis balls. I would tell him that his working schedule was from 9 to 12 and that if he didn’t want to work he would remain there – punished. I would give him a piece of bread and a bottle of water through the bars of a small window. After a few minutes we would hear David asking other trainers from the club for some help to get out but we wouldn’t pay any attention.”
I will also note that this guy must either have the best steroids known to man, or the best massage therapists in the business, OR BOTH. I honestly cannot believe this guy is STILL playing. His grinding is beyond top end human threshold. I am more suspect of him than any other pro tennis player. But I do find him entertaining, for that very reason.
rk_sports
Hall of Fame
guess his style is counter-puncher
imo, sometimes these labels are misleading...you could say that Novak was a counter-puncher too...but transformed into something else...in the same way, Ferrer transformed adapting an aggressive style taking balls on the rise...improved serve...extraordinary fitness...but has no real weapons...closest player that has a similar style is Davidenko (at their best form, Davy is still better)
imo, sometimes these labels are misleading...you could say that Novak was a counter-puncher too...but transformed into something else...in the same way, Ferrer transformed adapting an aggressive style taking balls on the rise...improved serve...extraordinary fitness...but has no real weapons...closest player that has a similar style is Davidenko (at their best form, Davy is still better)
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