Fernando Verdasco Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 2 in |
Weight | 88 kg |
Date of Birth | November 15, 1983 |
Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Fernando Verdasco is a Spanish professional tennis player who started playing tennis when he was 4 years old and his best performance in a Grand Slam was making the semifinals of the 2009 Australian Open. In singles, he won the 2010 Barcelona Open Banco Sabadell and six ATP 250 tournaments and in men’s doubles, he won the 2013 ATP World Tour Finals and three ATP 500 tournaments as well as was a finalist at the 2013 Shanghai Rolex Masters, all of them partnering with David Marrero.
Born Name
Fernando Verdasco Carmona
Nick Name
Fernando
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
Madrid, Spain
Residence
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nationality
Education
Verdasco left school when he was 11 to pursue a career in tennis.
Occupation
Professional Tennis Player
Plays
Left-handed
Turned PRO
2001
Family
- Father – Jose Verdasco (Restaurant owner)
- Mother – Olga Verdasco (Restaurant owner)
- Siblings – Sara Verdasco (Younger Sister), Ana Verdasco (Younger Sister)
Coach
Sergio Perez
Net Worth
His net worth has been $9 Million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 2 in or 188 cm
Weight
194 lbs or 88 kg
Girlfriends / Spouse
Fernando Verdasco has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Wavy hair
- Typical Spanish face (dark skin, strong facial features)
Brand Endorsements
Throughout his career, Fernando has signed many endorsement contracts including one with Adidas, Tecnifibre, Yonex (2010), Dunlop (2011 – 2013), Babolat Aeropro (2014), CoverGirl cosmetics, and Herbalife (2011).
Best Known For
Winning three Davis Cup titles in 2008, 2009, and 2011 with the national tennis team of Spain.
He is also known for staying at number 7 on the ATP list during the month of April in 2009.
Personal Trainer
Verdasco’s offensive skills and his capability to perform in a great style on each and every surface are what make him a very tough opponent for other world-class tennis players.
His best shot is forehand, also known as “Fearhand,” a nickname given by Brad Gilbert (commentator, tennis coach, and former tennis player). Being a left-hander, Verdasco can launch powerful shots, with serves reaching even more than 230 km/h.
His personal fitness trainer is Vicente Calvo with whom Verdasco connected a couple of years back.
You can check how Vicente works on Fernando’s preparation on the following link –
Fernando Verdasco Favorite Things
- Tournament – Wimbledon
- Favorite Things To Do in Miami – Boating & fishing, jet skiing
- TV Show – 24 (2001-2010), Entourage (2004-2011)
- Soccer Players – Cristiano Ronaldo, Iker Casillas
- Song – Hold My Hand (By Michael Jackson duel ft. Akon)
Source – Facebook.com
Fernando Verdasco Facts
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