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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal family name is Verdasco and the second or maternal family name is Carmona.

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Fernando Verdasco
Singles
Verdasco at the 2022 French Open
Country (sports)	Spain
Residence	Doha, Qatar
Born	(1983-11-15) 15 November 1983 (age 41) Madrid, Spain
Height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Turned pro	2001
Retired	19 February 2025
Plays	Left-handed (two-handed backhand)
Coach	Diego Dinomo David Sánchez Quino Muñoz
Prize money	US$18,361,106 40th all-time leader in earnings
Career record	559–447 (55.57%) (55.6%)
Career titles	7
Highest ranking	No. 7 (20 April 2009)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	SF (2009)
French Open	4R (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2017, 2018)
Wimbledon	QF (2013)
US Open	QF (2009, 2010)
Other tournaments
Tour Finals	RR (2009)
Olympic Games	1R (2012)
Doubles
Career record	206–205 (50.12%) (50.1%)
Career titles	8
Highest ranking	No. 8 (11 November 2013)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open	QF (2009, 2013)
French Open	SF (2017)
Wimbledon	3R (2008)
US Open	QF (2004, 2008, 2014)
Other doubles tournaments
Tour Finals	W (2013)
Mixed doubles
Career record	6–3 (66.67%)
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
Wimbledon	1R (2006, 2008)
US Open	1R (2015)
Team competitions
Davis Cup	W (2008, 2009, 2011)
Hopman Cup	W (2013)

Fernando Verdasco Carmona is a tennis coach and a former professional player from Spain. He was born on November 15, 1983. Fernando was once ranked as high as world No. 7 in singles tennis in April 2009. He also reached world No. 8 in doubles in November 2013.

Fernando won seven singles titles during his career on the ATP Tour. He also reached the semifinals of a major tournament, the 2009 Australian Open. In doubles, he won eight titles, including the 2013 ATP World Tour Finals with his partner David Marrero.

He reached the quarterfinals of the US Open twice, in 2009 and 2010. He also made it to the quarterfinals at Wimbledon in 2013. Fernando helped Spain win the Davis Cup three times, in 2008, 2009, and 2011. He achieved his 500th singles win at the 2018 Madrid Open. This made him one of only 45 men in ATP Tour history to reach this milestone.

Fernando's Tennis Journey

Starting Out in Tennis

Fernando Verdasco began playing tennis when he was just four years old. By the age of eight, he had a full-time coach. He became a professional tennis player in 2001.

In 2002, he won his first Futures title in Spain. He also reached the final of a Challenger tournament in Segovia. He finished that year ranked No. 173 in the world.

First Big Tournaments

In 2003, Fernando played in his first major ATP tournament, the Miami Masters. He won two matches before losing to a fellow Spanish player. He also reached the third round at the US Open that year.

Winning His First ATP Title

Fernando had a great year in 2004. He won his first ATP title in Valencia, Spain. He beat the defending champion Juan Carlos Ferrero in the semifinals. He also reached another final in Acapulco. By the end of 2004, he was ranked No. 36 in the world.

Making More Progress

In 2005, Fernando continued to improve. He beat Andy Roddick twice in big tournaments. He also reached the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time at the US Open. He finished the year ranked No. 32.

Reaching Wimbledon's Fourth Round

In 2006, Fernando made it to the fourth round at Wimbledon. He beat the third-seeded player, David Nalbandian, in straight sets. He also reached the third round at the US Open.

Breaking into the Top 30

Fernando finished 2007 ranked in the top 30 players. He reached the fourth round of the French Open. He also played in the final of the St. Petersburg Open, where he lost to Andy Murray. This strong performance helped his ranking.

Verdasco serving against Seppi in Indian Wells 2007

Winning More Titles

In 2008, Fernando continued to play well. He helped Spain win a spot in the Davis Cup semifinals. He reached the fourth round of the French Open and Wimbledon. His ranking went up to No. 13. He won another ATP title in Umag, Croatia. Later that year, he helped Spain win the Davis Cup final against Argentina.

Verdasco at the US Open

Australian Open Semifinal and Top 10 Ranking

The year 2009 was a big one for Fernando. He started by reaching the final of the Brisbane International. At the 2009 Australian Open, he reached his first Grand Slam semifinal. He played a very long match against Rafael Nadal, which lasted over five hours. This great run helped him enter the top 10 rankings for the first time.

Verdasco training ahead of the 2009 French Open

He continued to do well, reaching quarterfinals at several Masters tournaments. He also won a title in New Haven. Fernando finished 2009 ranked No. 9, his best year-end ranking so far. He also helped Spain win the Davis Cup again.

First Masters Final and ATP 500 Title

In 2010, Fernando won an exhibition tournament before the Australian Open. He then won his fourth ATP singles title at the SAP Open in San Jose. He reached his first-ever Masters 1000 final at the 2010 Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters. He also won his fifth career singles title at the Barcelona Open. Fernando finished 2010 ranked No. 9 again.

Verdasco volley in winning match against Isner at 2009 US Open

Reaching More Finals

In 2011, Fernando reached his sixteenth ATP singles final at the SAP Open. He also helped Spain win a Davis Cup match against Belgium. He reached another final at the Estoril Open. Later, he reached his 16th singles final at the Suisse Open in Gstaad.

Verdasco at the 2011 Australian Open

Winning Doubles Titles

In 2012, Fernando won four doubles titles. He had a notable win over Rafael Nadal at the Madrid Masters. He reached the final in Acapulco and the semifinals in Barcelona.

Winning the World Tour Finals in Doubles

In 2013, Fernando felt healthier and played better. He reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon, where he played a tough five-set match against Andy Murray. In November 2013, Fernando and his doubles partner David Marrero won the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals. They beat the famous Bryan brothers in the final.

More Career Wins and Titles

In 2014, Fernando won his sixth career singles title at the 2014 U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships. He also reached his 400th career win. He made it to the fourth round of the 2014 French Open.

Returning to the Top 30

In 2015, Fernando returned to the top 30 rankings. He won the AAMI Classic exhibition tournament for the second time. He had a big win against Rafael Nadal at the Miami tournament.

Another ATP Title

In 2016, Fernando had a memorable win at the Australian Open. He defeated Rafael Nadal in a five-set match in the first round. This was only his third win against Nadal in his career.

French Open Doubles Semifinal and 500th Win

Verdasco at the 2017 Wimbledon Championships

In 2017, Fernando reached the final of the Dubai Championships. He also reached three semifinals and four quarterfinals in singles tournaments. In doubles, he reached the semifinal of the French Open with his partner Nenad Zimonjić.

In 2018, Fernando reached the final of the 2018 Rio Open in singles. He won the doubles final there with David Marrero. He achieved his 500th career singles win at the 2018 Mutua Madrid Open. This made him the sixth Spanish player to reach this milestone. He also reached the fourth round of the 2018 French Open and the 2019 Wimbledon.

Later Career and Retirement

In 2020, Fernando played in his 67th straight Grand Slam tournament at the 2020 Australian Open. This was the second-longest streak of all time. He also recorded his 550th career win.

Fernando faced some challenges in 2020 and 2021 due to an injury and health issues. His ranking dropped outside the top 100 for the first time since 2004.

In 2022, Fernando reached two quarterfinals on the ATP tour. He participated in his 71st Grand Slam tournament at the US Open.

Fernando announced his retirement from professional tennis on February 14, 2025. His last professional match was at the 2025 Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha, where he played doubles with Novak Djokovic.

Coaching Tennis

After his playing career, Fernando Verdasco started coaching. In April 2024, he began coaching Jordanian player Abdullah Shelbayh. In May 2024, he also started coaching Alejandro Davidovich Fokina at the 2024 French Open.

How Fernando Played Tennis

Fernando Verdasco was known as an offensive baseliner. This means he liked to hit powerful shots from the back of the court. He was good on all types of tennis surfaces, especially fast hard courts. His best shot was his forehand, which was very strong. He also had a good serve, often using a lot of spin.

Fernando was known for hitting the ball with a lot of topspin, similar to Rafael Nadal. He used Head racquets for most of his career.

Fernando's Life Outside Tennis

Fernando started playing tennis at home with his father when he was four. His parents own a restaurant in Madrid. He has two younger sisters.

Fernando is a big fan of the English rock band Oasis. He is married to Ana Boyer, and they have three sons named Miguel, Mateo, and Martín. Fernando was named after the ABBA song Fernando.

Career Statistics

Singles

Tournament	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	SR	W–L	Win%
Australian Open	Q1	1R	2R	2R	2R	2R	SF	4R	4R	1R	3R	2R	3R	2R	1R	2R	3R	3R	A	A	Q2	0 / 17	26–17	60%
French Open	Q1	2R	1R	2R	4R	4R	4R	4R	3R	3R	2R	4R	2R	3R	4R	4R	2R	A	1R	Q2	A	0 / 17	32–17	67%
Wimbledon	1R	2R	2R	4R	3R	4R	4R	1R	2R	3R	QF	1R	3R	1R	1R	1R	4R	NH	1R	1R	A	0 / 19	25–19	58%
US Open	3R	2R	4R	3R	3R	3R	QF	QF	3R	3R	1R	2R	2R	1R	2R	3R	2R	A	Q2	1R	A	0 / 18	30–18	64%
Win–loss	2–2	3–4	5–4	7–4	8–4	9–4	15–4	10–4	8–4	6–4	7–4	5–4	6–4	3–4	4–4	6–4	7–4	2–1	0–2	0–2	0–0	0 / 71	113–71	61%

Doubles

Tournament	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	SR	W–L	Win%
Australian Open	A	1R	2R	1R	1R	QF	A	A	A	QF	2R	A	2R	1R	1R	2R	A	A	A	A	0 / 11	10–11	48%
French Open	1R	1R	1R	2R	A	1R	A	A	A	QF	2R	A	1R	SF	1R	A	A	A	A	A	0 / 10	9–10	47%
Wimbledon	2R	1R	A	1R	3R	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	1R	1R	A	NH	A	A	A	0 / 6	3–6	33%
US Open	QF	3R	1R	1R	QF	A	A	A	1R	1R	QF	2R	3R	1R	A	1R	A	A	A	A	0 / 12	14–12	54%
Win–loss	4–3	2–4	1–3	1–4	5–3	3–2	0–0	0–0	0–1	6–3	5–3	1–1	3–3	4–4	0–3	1–2	0–0	0–0	0–0	0–0	0 / 39	36–39	48%

ATP 1000 Finals

Singles: 1 (runner-up)

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Opponent	Score
Loss	2010	Monte-Carlo Masters	Clay	Rafael Nadal	0–6, 1–6

Doubles: 1 (runner-up)

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Partner	Opponents	Score
Loss	2013	Shanghai Masters	Hard	David Marrero	Ivan Dodig Marcelo Melo	6–7^(2–7), 7–6^(8–6), [2–10]

Year-End Championships Finals

Doubles: 1 (title)

Result	Year	Championship	Surface	Partner	Opponents	Score
Win	2013	ATP Finals	Hard (i)	David Marrero	Bob Bryan Mike Bryan	7–5, 6–7^(3–7), [10–7]