“It Can’t Be Further From the Truth” – David Ferrer Denies Rafael Nadal Reason for Grand Slam Drought

Former World No.3 David Ferrer has managed to carve out a name for himself after a long career that will most likely stand the test of time. However, many feel he has played much of his career in the shadow of Rafael Nadal and has not won a Grand Slam because of him. Ferrer contradicts this popular opinion.

Even though the Spaniard has failed to win a major event, he has achieved many incredible accolades in his long and satisfying career. Ferrer had an impressive career, which was seen less because he was under Nadal’s shadow – as per many tennis pundits. However, the 27-time ATP champion feels differently.

“Thanks to having him around”: David Ferrer

Ferrer feels that his compatriot Nadal made him a better player. The 37-year-old has learned a lot from the Spanish No.1. Ferrer has lost 26 out of 32 matches against the 19-time Grand Slam champion but is still thankful to him for making him a better player every day when he was on the tour.

“Many people think that because of Rafa I never won a grand slam or I couldn’t be better. But it can’t be further from the truth. Thanks to having him around, I became a better player, having him was for the best,” Ferrer said in an interview.

David Ferrer enjoyed a prolific 19-year-old career and he was one such force. He also finished inside the top-20 for 11-consecutive seasons and clinched 27 ATP titles. Ferrer was also one of just two active players – the other being Nadal – to have won 300-plus matches on both clay and hard courts. He created a record of playing more finals (51) and semi-finals (90) than any other active player outside of the Big Four.

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