Juan Carlos vs Fernando González in Chile this Saturday !!!

After months of planning, the triple Olympic gold medalist will have the party he always wanted. Supported by the municipality of Puente Alto, in Chile, led by the mayor, Germán Codina, 'Feña' González will play , on Saturday April 13th , against the Spanish and former world number one , winner of 16 ATP titles , Juan Carlos Ferrero . The last meeting between the two sportsmen took part in Wimbledon, in 2009, with a victory of the Spanish player .

Fernando González : "I am happy to be able to retire in front of my people, all those who followed my career and Chileans who always supported me making me feel at home while I was travelling all over the world , even playing in the more distant cities ."

Juan Carlos is the new director of the Valencia open 500 !

Juan Carlos Ferrero will debut this year as director of the Valencia Open 500 . The ex world number one will live for the first time the tournament from the barrier and hopes to have a beautiful lineup this year : 
"we would like to have Nadal in the tournament in Valencia. Last year we spoke to him and there were many possibilities that he would come. This year? We will fight for it. From here to Roland Garros many things can happen". 

Also this season Juan Carlos is one of Nicolás Almagro trainer : 
"He is playing at a high level. I wanted to help him with his mental level, which I think is what lacks him a bit to be a better player . "Hopefully we can help him in that little missing to have better results"

Juan Carlos is also dreaming of being the future captain of the Spanish Davis Cup :
"It's something that I'd like to do someday. I don't know if it will be coming the other or next year" 
"It is compatible with being director of the Valencia tournament because the director will work during the year and the time that you need to be physically here is only for the week of the tournament" .

Juan Carlos at a charity exhibition match in Aviles , Spain

last week ,  Juan Carlos Ferrero participated in a charity exhibition match organised by the Asturian Association of Cystic Fibrosis in Avilés by José Luis Franco , Roberto Menéndez and Marcos Álvarez, and insisted his desire to be the next captain of the Spanish Davis Cup team.

what about the matches ? Ferrero won a tie break to Marcos Álvarez, a set to José Luis Franco (6-1) and another one to Robert Menendez (7-6) 

and here is Juan Carlos interview :

-In Asturias, this time for a noble cause. 

JCF : It is always nice to return to this land, in which I always have been welcomed so well. The reason for today is different, José Luis asked me three years ago but until my retirement it has not been possible to do it before for some or other reasons. Better late than never and I'm delighted to help you in your initiative. 

-People like José Luis Franco are an example of overcoming. 

JCF : Clearly, he has a lot of merit. I have spoke with him, what happened, operation, six months entered in Valencia. It is a joy to see him he's okay, making sport. I hope that everything goes well and i'm proud to be able to help you and him for the Association. 

-How does this initiative was born ? 

JCF : José Luis is a big fan of mine since 2000 and dreamed to play a game with me. The timing and other circumstances had prevented it so far. 

-With a couple of months since your retirement , now it's time of pending commitments. 

JCF : So, I'm going from one place to another trying to comply with acts which were postponed because of my professional status. Anyway today is very nice and makes me happy. 

-what about your retirement ? 

JCF : it's quite recent and it has been so many years that can cost, but i live it quite well though it is a quite different life. Anyway I'm still linked to professional tennis and this month I will be during three weeks Nico Almagro's coach. 

-Do you initiate a new stage of your life ? 

JCF : We are in this, but Nico's coach remains Samuel López. I'm going to do this to help them traveling to six or seven tournaments because Samuel has a family and throughout the year can not be passed out. It's to give him a break and I believe that I can help Nico in some aspects of his game. 

-Are we facing a future captain of the Davis Cup? 

JCF : I'd like to be the next one . Alex will end this role this year and we'll see what will happen next year . 

-Last night began the competition with Spain vs Canada . How a champion of the Davis sees it? 

JCF : It is a quite complicated start , because they play outside and on a track that the Canadian players are dominating . Spain has it difficult but we will see what happens. 

-Great responsibility for young people, for Granollers who is number one for the first time? 

JCF : Marcel has become the leader of the team in this round and can get it very well to give the maximum of his tennis. he's young but has enough battles and has played the Davis doubles. Now he is in the individual and he can get it right, to the level he showed in the tournament in Valencia on indoor track 

-Rafa Nadal is in the final ramp of his return, Djokovic continues unchecked. Can Nadal get back to number one ? 

JCF : Novak is in the line of last year and in principle is the favorite of the season, but on clay Rafa will be there , waiting to see how he comes back. he didn't compete during eight months and a return to the highest level after so much time injured is difficult even for a crack like him

Miami tennis cup : Juan Carlos & Nico Almagro results

Juan Carlos Ferrero took part to the Miami tennis cup exhibition and played on Friday November 30th vs John Isner . unfortunately Juan Carlos lost 6-7/3-6 . there was only one match to qualify for the semi finals so Juan Carlos has been eliminated of the open on the 1st round but he stayed to support Nico Almagro who won the open by defeating Andy Roddick 6-4/7-5 .

Miami tennis cup : Juan Carlos Ferrero at the press conference

Juan Carlos Ferrero blog : starting the preseason with Nico

Hi everyone. How are you doing? I am already in Miami next to Nico Almagro as we are taking part in a tennis exhibition in this city in some days. what a temperature! Hope you are not feeling jealous because of it. Right now we are in the hotel, working with a magnetotherapy machine on Nico's shoulder trying to make him feel better for his next season. I'll keep you updated during the week!! Big hugs for all!!

Juan Carlos Ferrero 

(source : http://www.juancarlosferrero.com/blog )

Juan Carlos at the Miami tennis cup exhibition !

from Friday November 30th , Juan Carlos will take part to a tennis exhibition in Miami called "Miami tennis cup" alongside 5 other players as Nicolás Almagro (ESP), Alejandro Falla (COL) , John Isner(USA) , Andy Murray(UK) and Andy Roddick(USA) .

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The tournament will see all six players competing in a double-elimination tournament format within two round robin groups. Each match will be the best of three sets. The number one seed (Andy Murray) and number two seed (Andy Roddick) will receive an automatic bye in to the semi-final. The remaining four players will be drawn against each other for a place in the semi-final, with the initial matches starting on stadium court at 7:00pm on Friday, November 30th. The first semi-final match will commence on stadium court at 5:00pm on Saturday, December 1st. The emerging winner from Sunday's final will take the coveted title as the first ever champion of the Miami Tennis Cup, for which a cash prize and trophy will be presented on stadium court by a surprise celebrity legend from the tennis world.

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MIAMI TENNIS CUP 2012 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE :

Daily Match Schedule Stadium Court, Crandon Park Tennis Center 

*Friday, November 30th, 2012 

7:00pm: Nicolás Almagro vs. Alejandro Falla 

8:30pm: John Isner vs. Juan Carlos Ferrero 

*Saturday, December 1st, 2012

5:00pm: Winner of John Isner vs. Juan Carlos Ferrero to play Andy Murray 6:30pm: Winner of Nicolás Almagro vs. Alejandro Falla to play Andy Roddick 

*Sunday, December 2nd, 2012 

5:00pm: Final on Stadium Court 

7:00pm: Trophy presentation on Stadium Court

(source : http://www.miamitenniscup.com/ )