Just a week ago Spanish tennis said goodbye to one of its most talented players: Fernando Verdasco said goodbye after more than two decades dedicating his heart 100% to the sport of the racquet.
As no one or nothing endures indefinitely, so has Spanish tennis star Fernando Verdasco’s professional tennis journey ended after a career spanning over two decades.
Spanish tennis veteran Fernando Verdasco has announced his retirement from professional tennis at the age of 41. Verdasco will conclude his illustrious career at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha, partnering with long-time friend and former rival Novak Djokovic in the doubles event.
Former world No. 7 Fernando Verdasco announced his retirement this week at the ATP 500 Qatar Open, where he teamed up with Novak Djokovic in doubles. The duo made a strong debut, defeating Karen Khachanov and Alexander Bublik 6-1, 6-1 to advance to the second round of the doubles draw.
Novak Djokovic's coach, Andy Murray, is not with him for the 2025 Qatar Open in Doha. Instead, the Serbian has been supported by Fernando Verdasco, and the pair also revealed an exciting surprise for fans.
Ons Jabeur is once again trying to fulfill her dream of winning Wimbledon, and she has Fernando Verdasco in her corner. The Tunisian has lost two Wimbledon finals in the past.
Ons Jabeur was spotted working with Fernando Verdasco this year at the Madrid Open, as her coach, Issam Jellali, is not present in the Spanish capital.
Spaniard and former top-10 player Fernando Verdasco has said that he wants to sue the French Open over the alleged "false positive" coronavirus test result that caused him to be dropped from this year's tournament.
Spaniard and former top-10 player Fernando Verdasco took to Twitter on Friday to explain that what he believes to be a "false positive" coronavirus test caused him to be dropped from this year's French Open.