Valencia Open 500 : Ferrero and Ferrer shine in the doubles competition

Juan Carlos Ferrero and David Ferrer won yesterday their first match , in the doubles competition , vs the pair composed of the two players : Carlos Berlocq and Alexander Dolgopolov . 

The unprecedented pair formed by two friends , Juan Carlos Ferrero and David Ferrer , fought to the end in their first round match and finally imposed on the tandem consisting of Carlos Berlocq and Alexandr Dolgopolov. the two Spanish players went to the supertiebreak after losing the first set 3-6 , them the following one fell on the side of the Spanish pair with the same result and the supertiebreak resolved 10-7 for the Valencian players. 

With that victory we can continue to see Ferrero competing in the doubles and the public of the Agora can continue enjoying his tennis.  

next match : 2nd round vs Julian Knowle/Filip Polase on Wednesday evening .

Juan Carlos Ferrero ends career in Valencia !

Juan Carlos played yesterday the last match of his career , as a single professional player , vs his teammate at his academy , Nicolas Almagro . Unfortunately Juan Carlos lost 5-7/3-6 and at the end we could feel a lot of emotions from both players mainly when the crowd paid a tribute to Juan Carlos ! 

Here is what Juan Carlos said at the press conference :

"This is a very special week, a very emotional week," said Ferrero. "Today on court it was very emotional, but it's been very emotional since the tournament started.

"There were two sides of the coin to playing against Nico . When I first saw the draw, I was really not happy because he was one of the few players I didn't want to play. We're best friends, we practise together, and Nico is also trying to qualify for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals. I was really not happy, but then, the nice side of it is that I played my last match against a very important person for me, a great friend."

He may be hanging up his racquet, but Ferrero still intends to stay involved in the tennis world. As well as running his academy, the Juan Carlos Ferrero – Equelite in Villena, the Spaniard revealed he may take up a coaching role with Almagro next season.

"There's a good chance that I will be travelling with Nico to a few tournaments next year, maybe as a coach. It was nice to play my last match against him ." said Juan Carlos who doesn't "rule out playing some double tournaments in 2013 to enjoy."

He added : I've always been a very competitive person and a winner, and I felt like I didn't have it within me anymore . It takes a lot to keep up with what the level is. I could probably still be around for some time, but because I've always been a perfectionist, I want to stop now."

Juan Carlos first pics in Valencia !

source : http://www.valenciaopen500.com

Valencia Open 500 program for Ferrero

the moment has finally arrived ! Juan Carlos will play this week the last tournament of his career in Valencia , his home place ! the draw is out and Juan will , unfortunately , play against his friend and partner at his academy , Nicolás Almagro ! what ever will happen , let's hope Juan Carlos will enjoy this match ! 

Juan will play this afternoon on the center court called Agora 

Juan Carlos will also play the doubles competition alongside David Ferrer ! they will play against the pair Berlocq-Dolgopolov and the match will take place on Wednesday .

 

Then , the tournament will make a tribute on Wednesday afternoon to Juan where many of ex and current  players will be there as Carlos Moya , Alex Corretja , Albert Costa , Rafael Nadal etc 

Juan Carlos blog : "few time until the Valencia open !"

Hi everybody! How are you doing? I am more and more nervious as everyday the Valencia Open is closer and if I am not wrong, there will be lots of tennis people coming to say me goodbye. That makes me feel special, really good!! All of us are big competitors in the court but out of it, good friends! Moreover, this year the tournaments has lots and lots of hidden secrets as special matches, events, etc. It's gonna be amazing! Hope to see you all there! Big hugs!!

Juan Carlos Ferrero 

Juan Carlos Ferrero big week in Valencia 2012 !

 Juan Carlos Ferrero will live his "big week" during the Valencia Open 500 the last tournament that will hold the former number one .

some Tennis players will pay tribute to the player both on the track and in the FUN PARK. Rafa Nadal, Àlex Corretja, Albert Costa, Carlos Moyà and Sergio García have already confirmed their presence in Valencia to attend the acts of tribute .

 The fourth edition of the Valencia Open 500 2012 will be held in the city of Arts and Sciences from the 20th to the 28th of October. Since the past September 12 Juan Carlos Ferrero announced his retirement from tennis courts in the next Valencia Open 500, many have been samples support and recognition that have risen towards a single tennis player. And it is that regardless of the impact media produced since the announcement of his farewell and endless demonstrations of esteem and admiration from fans, the collective of professionals from the world of tennis also has turned in praise toward a player who will hang up the racket in the Agora. Why, and how it could be otherwise, the last stop of Juan Carlos as a professional tennis player, the Valencia Open 500, dress Gala during the entire week of competition to pay tribute to the player. During the week of the tournament, from the 20th to the 28th of October, carried out a series of activities that will pay tribute to the trajectory of the ontinentino, one of the most beloved players, not only in the Valencian Community, also in the rest of Spain and the world. Some of them have, in a timely manner, with the presence of prominent personalities from the world of tennis . The tennis player Rafael Nadal, the former players Álex Corretja, Carlos Moyà and Albert Costa and golfer Sergio García are the first confirmed names of the cast of celebrities who will be present at the city of Arts and Sciences during the celebration of the Valencia Open 500 2012. All the fans who come to watch matches in the Agora or track 1, well away from the site of the city of Arts and Sciences or follow the tournament via social networks on Facebook and Twitter may also pay honor to the Valencian. It is necessary to recall that the FUN PARK, the shopping, leisure and restoration of the tournament, will once again be free access, only input being necessary for accessing the game tracks.

source : http://www.valenciaopen500.com/index.php?p=noticias&id_n=257&i=1

Juan Carlos supporting Spain Davis Cup team !

Juan Carlos was in Gijon to support the Spain Davis cup team in semi final vs the  Us team . for information , Spain won and will be in final vs the Czech Republic .

here are Juan Carlos pics :