By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday February 19, 2025
Former World No.7 and seven-time ATP title winner Fernando Verdasco referred to as time on his epic profession, the Spaniard enjoying his final match in Doha as he teamed with Novak Djokovic on the doubles courtroom.
Verdasco and Djokovic had been defeated within the quarterfinals by Henry Patten and Harri Hellovaara within the quarter-finals, 7-5, 6-4.
41-year-old Verdasco turned professional in 2001 and gained 559 ATP matches, together with three victories over Rafael Nadal and 4 in opposition to Novak Djokovic. In 2009 he performed probably the most unimaginable Australian Open semifinals on file, falling to Nadal in 5 hours and 14 minutes.
“At present was a type of matches you’re going to recollect a very long time,” Nadal mentioned after his win.
He was proper.
Verdasco had been off tour for some time as a result of accidents, however determined to return again and end his profession on courtroom.
“The feelings are very large, after being for a yr and a half out of competitors,” Verdasco mentioned in a press convention in Doha this week. “I used to be not even considering of creating an official announcement or enjoying for one final time till I spoke with him [Djokovic]. Now I am so completely happy to make it attainable right here in Doha
Throughout his profession, Verdasco additionally helped Spain win three Davis Cup titles, and recorded the clinching level in opposition to Argentina’s Jose Acasuso within the 2008 finals. Along with his Australian Open semifinal run, Verdasco made three different main quarterfinals and reached the second week at Roland-Garros six occasions.
