What a player. His heart and fighting spirit will always be remembered. Also, he will be remembered as one of the best players to never win a GS. His versions from 2012 and 2013 were incredible, only overshadowed by the presence of the big 4 in top form. But just imagine that David Ferrer in the current tour (he would be a contender for almost every tournament). The guy will be missed. As for why he never won a slam, the main reason was, as he admitted, his serve. It was never a weapon. We can say he was "short" for a tennis player, and that didn't help him develop a powerful serve. Also, he never had a definitive shot. He was extremely solid from both wings, and his net game, though infrequent, was acceptable. But he lacked power on his shots. He never had a devastating backhand like Wawrinka, or a powerul forehand like Tsonga, Delpo or Verdasco, or easy power like Berdych, or a great serve like Feliciano López, all definitive shots that could decide the fate of a point by their own; he just had consistency, grit. That against the game of the big 4 was not enough. But it doesn't matter. He had an ilustrious career and he is definitely a legend of our generation. He is an example of never giving up. That is a lesson for life, for every person. Great David Ferrer.

What a man, what a fighter, what a great person. I surely wish him all the best for the future.

DAVID FERRER, tennis gladiator. Thank you so much sir!

This man says you're going to have to kill me because I'm not giving in nor giving up. A champion indeed!!!

David was really a master at point construction, something he wasn't credited enough for. He knew his limitations and constructed the points accordingly usually forcing his opponent to an error or a drop shot which he was sure of chasing down. A class act. Thanks for the memories Daveeed. 🙏🙏

Legend has it, that to this day, even though retired, David Farrar is still, running!

I honestly had forgotten how good he is. With a few more inches to help his serve, I believe he would have won more Masters titles and contended in a few more GS finals. He had plenty of athleticism, speed, and skill.

All these top players say they are sorry to see Ferrer retire but secretly they are ecstatic not to play him again. Ferrer is not going to just lose a match, he will make you beat him.

He is an inspiration for all players... Never give up. He's my favorite player. I've never missed his matches. He's also Jimmy Connors 's favorite player...

We need more points from 2005-10.

What a fucking legend David was. I remember being a kid playing a regional tournament and meet him in the changing room of the tenis club. We were alone so he asked about my game and wish me luck. Such a humble guy. That day will be always on my memory.

legend, tennis fans will miss him

One of the most entertaining tennis players ever....

If you Wikipedia "David Ferrer" it now reads "David Ferrer Ern is a retired Spanish professional tennis player." Can't believe it's really true :(

amazing player..............wish him all d best for future

Just watching his timing with the ball is incredible

Vaya guerrero!!!Bestial y EJEMPLAR...GOAT!!!

Im really proud of what he has done in his carreer. Still amazed that Ferrer is a fellow citizen of mine and my father used to be his barber when he was a kid. Never thought someome could go so far as he did coming from here!!

Every ball is hitten with heart and full commitment what a player and what a fighter he will definitely Be missed

I love watching his games. It has always been fun.

The embodiment of true hard work and unwavering courage. Thank you David!

Gracias David...vaya puntazos que te marcas en el video!!!

He deserved a few grand slams forsure

Gotta appreciate a guy that’s almost always outgunned but goes down swinging

Fighting spirit, sportsmanship and class - *David Ferrer is timeless!* 🙂

He made his opponent run from side to side and he didn't mind if rallies got very long because more shots his opponents would chase down or even if he is running more than his opponent in a point, it actually benefits him more in a long run than winning a short point due to his incredible endurance. The fittest guy to ever play the game of tennis. Even watching his playing in his 40's he hasn't seemed to slowed down. He could still be the fittest guy if he would still be on tour. Thank you david so much for that about a decade when I watched almost all your matches. My favourite player since 2007!

Amazing footwork.

The best counter puncher along with hewitt

What a legend

He sure has surpassed Carlos Moya, Ferrero and many other Spanish champions in terms of greatness.. such a shame he had to play in the Golden Age or else he would've been a consistent winner on ATP circuit

Felicitaciones a DAVID FERRER por la excelente carrera, para mí otro de los 6 Fenómenos.

What a character!!!!

David Ferrer was the scrappiest player out there. His speed and endurance was magical. I never saw anyone "lose" so many points but win them! Beyond amazing!

Best point of him was in roland garros where he won the first set against nadal 6:4 (i think in semis)

Que gran jugador david ferrer ,sencillamente admirable!😁

Murray vs. Ferrer was SUCH a fun rivalry though.

My mom bought me a Prince EXO Tour 100 for $100 off of Craigslist as my first tennis racket in high school. That's when I became a big Ferrer fan. I miss that racket. I miss Ferrer. He is a class act and you can see the players applaud many of the shots because they respect the hell out of his grind too. That guy would run down anything. Great tennis player and good man to look up to. Thank you, David!

Mega. Miss him already!

With a more powerful forehand and the mentality to risk a bit more and put more balls on the lines, and not just putting them in play, I think he would have won more big titles. Nevertheless, he is a legend to me. What I call an unique kind of player. Such a warrior, never giving up any point and never stopping running. + a great person.

the greatest player to never win a major

Never give up!

here this points are the best proof why david is the real GOAT on clay...

走って走って走りまくって最後まで諦めずに追いかけるフェレールのプレーって最高だよね😕 これが本当のテニスプレイヤーって言えるよね👏 引退しちゃったのが本当に悲しい… 本当に尊敬してます(_ _)

Ferrer è stato sempre un grande guerriero in campo , oltre ad avere un bel gioco

Ferrer il mio preferito

The spanish Lleyton Hewitt!

LEYENDA

GENIUS POINT

True fighter in tennis !! what a MAN !

I hope he can give all of this great fighting spirit over to Zverev. What a man.

extremely under rated-player， beats everyone but big 4 at his prime

thank you Mr Ferrer...

warrior

Una leyenda

There was a time where the ATP World tour finals was the best tournament of the year

Some of those lungbusting gets are absolutely beyond belief. If this guy wasn't a chainsmoker at some point he might have been the greatest player of all time.

Incredible

A fucking legend

Great player!! Shame he had to retire this year....

My 2 favorite players Nadal& ferrer

Nadal vs Ferrer...what 2 fighter we had in Spain.

This guy rotated on his forehand more than any other almost off his feet every forehand he definitely maximized his talent if only he had a serve.

The captain america in tennis

The Pitbull !!

my heart is broken today

I call Ferrer the spanish Lleyton Hewitt!

For people who say that Rafa's playing style is to be blamed for his injuries, despite being 4 years older than Rafa and playing a much more intense defensive game, Ferrer hasn't declined that much physically as Nadal. Clear proof that playing style is not the main cause of Nadal's injuries.

I, can’t even walk properly after one smoke, damn it.

Ferrer is the spanish version of Lleyton Hewitt in my view!

The high is very important to serve and to get points... The problem of ferrer is that he has a short high

2 years after who is here

Falta un video del mejor devolvedor de pelotas del atp Nicolás Massu, doble medallita de oro en Atenas y ex número 8 del mundo... Ademas de que corría más que nadie...

Lacking a definitive shot, but his style was always a problem for all players. In the ATP Tour, David was nicknamed "The Wall" for a thing...

Is it true that he smoked quiet a lot?

앞으로 어린선수들을 위해서 후진양성하길 바래요!

Wish Arsenal had a defence like Ferrer's.

what’s up duder shmooder?

what happened to him?

Un tenista ejemplar

At one time, Ferrer was 5-6 against Djokovic . . . before Novak truly became Novak.

10:10

If nick krygios had his heart and mind he would be 10 time major winner

what do they mean by roadrunner? Because he can run fast and get to many balls?

The Rat

フェレールあるある だいたい負けてるw

I AM THE greatest rafa fan in the whole universum...but i must say if DAVID FERRER was 100% he is better then nadal on clay...

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