Fernando Verdasco | Bio | ATP Tour

Began playing tennis at age 4 with father at their home, which had 2 hard courts in backyard.
Wife, Ana; sons, Migueland Mateo; parents, Joseand Olga, own restaurants in Madrid; sisters, Sara and Ana.
As a child, watched former coaches Nacho Truyol and Juan-Luis Rascon-Lope practise at courts next to family restaurant.
Considers forehand his best shot.
Favourite football team is Real Madrid.
Enjoys spending free time in Miami.
Underwent right knee surgery in November 2020 and elbow surgery in July 2021.

(UPDATED 1 FEBRUARY 2023)

Broke into singles Top 10 and achieved career-high No. 7 in 2009, then broke into doubles Top 10 and achieved career-high No. 8 in 2013.
Won 2013 Nitto ATP Finals doubles title w/Marrero after playing singles there in 2009, making him 1 of 2 active players to compete at year-end championships in both singles and doubles (also Sock).
Captured 1st of 7 singles and 1st of 8 doubles titles in 2004, clinched 2008 and 2009 Davis Cup titles for Spain, and earned 500th singles win in his hometown (d. Lorenzi in 2018 Madrid 1R).
Played 67 straight Grand Slam main draws until 2020 US Open, highlighted by 1st Grand Slam SF at 2009 Australian Open (l. to No. 1 Nadal after5:14).
Owns 0-12 record vs. World No. 1, but boasts wins over No. 2 Djokovic (2010 Monte Carlo SF, 2010 Rome QF) and No. 2 Nadal (2012 Madrid 3R).

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