Juan Carlos Ferrero: The Humble Mosquito

[Mainad]

The 2nd of 3 Spanish players to reach the ATP world #1 ranking, Ferrero led by example with his work ethic and by always showing respect.

In the latest profile on the 26 players to rise to No. 1 in the FedEx ATP Rankings, ATPTour.com looks back on the career of Juan Carlos Ferrero.

First week at No. 1: 8 September 2003
Total weeks at No. 1: 8

“Being No 1 in the world is something that is very difficult to describe in words. I will say that it is something that once you get to No. 1, you remember how you sacrificed when you were young and how tough it was to practise day by day, hour by hour on the court all the time and going to tournaments when you were young,” Ferrero said. “There [is a lot of] tough work you have to do to be a good professional and after this, once you reach that number, it’s something that you have for the rest of your life. It’s something amazing that I’ll be proud of forever.”

Juan Carlos Ferrero: The Humble Mosquito | ATP Tour | Tennis

ATPTour.com pays tribute to former World No. 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero, the humble 2003 Roland Garros champion.

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[d-quik]

this guy had the worst of luck in the 2004-2006. this guy was like rublev in the sense that he was skinny yet hit the ball so hard. those that say his career wouldn't have gone anywhere regardless of injuries and lack of motivation from his mother dying because of the emergence of nadal when ferrero's performance dipped are delusional.

 

[ChrisG]

Ferrero was a tremendous tennis player. His nickname was perfect. I believe he could have been a great opponent to Nadal, specially on those early days as he was such a smart guy, outclassing more powerful and athletic players

 

[Pitti]

One of my favourite players!

 

[Phoenix1983]

You really are a box ticker, Mainad.

 

[Mainad]

You really are a box ticker, Mainad.

But have you anything to say about the Humble Mosquito?

 

[RS]

Ferrero has a higher clay peak than Murray.

 

[Phoenix1983]

But have you anything to say about the Humble Mosquito?

Yes, he is underrated for sure - we should never underestimate a man who reached the RG semis on his debut, losing only to Guga, who did for him again in 2001. Shame about the illness (I think chicken pox) which struck him and left him inconsistent after 2004. Strangely, his best results in the latter part of his career were on grass - he reached a number of R16 and QF at Wimbledon.

 

[skaj]

Good player, did everything well - excellent forehand, very decent backhand, not a bad serve, he could volley, he could play defense, moved around the court well, was intelligent...

 

[NatF]

Ferrero has a higher clay peak than Murray.

Arguably Djokovic and Federer, let alone Murray.

 

[RS]

@NatF
Doubtful.

 

[NatF]

@NatF
Doubtful.

Not at all. It's debatable at least.

 

[RS]

Not at all. It's debatable at least.

For me it isn’t that debatable but I guess it is opinion based so maybe.

 

[NatF]

For me it isn’t that debatable but I guess it is opinion based so maybe.

Nadal fan overrating Fedovic on clay

 

[RS]

Nadal fan overrating Fedovic on clay

Not really. I have very few posts about them on clay.

 

[Deleted member 771911]

My friend's mum was a casual tennis fan and club player. The type who just watch slams. Anyway, when I used to go over, all she wanted to talk about was the handsome Ferrero.
I was a big fan of his. Very likeable. Nice game. Shame he kind of fizzled out the way he did. Was a different game back then, so.

 

[PSC85]

My friend's mum was a casual tennis fan and club player. The type who just watch slams. Anyway, when I used to go over, all she wanted to talk about was the handsome Ferrero.
I was a big fan of his. Very likeable. Nice game. Shame he kind of fizzled out the way he did. Was a different game back then, so.

Was a big JCF fan for a long time and kept on waiting for him to get back to his prime, but never happened. He had the most fluid looking movements and strokes for the longest time imho.

 

[Cashman]

this guy had the worst of luck in the 2004-2006.

The mid-2000s was an absolute bloodbath for clay players.

Imagine if Ferrero, Verkerk, Coria and Kuerten had still been contenders when Nadal came on the scene. It could have been one of the greatest clay eras of all time.