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Fernando Verdasco - News and More
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| Nationality: ESP (Spain) |
| Birthdate: November 15, 1983 |
| Birthplace: Madrid, Spain |
| Residence: Madrid, Spain |
| Turned Pro: 2001 |
| Plays: Left-handed |
| 2008 Ranking: 16 |
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| Full name is Fernando Verdasco Carmona...Began playing tennis at age four with his father, Jose, at their home, which had two hard courts in the backyard...Fat ... Read Full Bio |
Latest News, articles and information:
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| Wimbledon Notes: Dr. Ivo an Ace, Federer Grass Foes |
| he academy will "coach a future new member of the Elite Team."...
THE FAUX HAWK AND THE WORM -- From The Wall Street Journal: "In the tennis world, Fernando Verdasco is on a tear. Not only has the 25-year-old Spaniard shot up to No. 8 in the world rankings, he has already dated two of the most sought-after bachelorettes on ... |
2009-06-30
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| Federer Pummels Soderling, Murray Survives in 5 at Wimbledon |
| osed-roof encounter against (19) Stan Wawrinka 2-6, 6-3, 6-3, 5-7, 6-3; (22) Ivo Karlovic who set up a meeting with Federer by service-bludgeoning (7) Fernando Verdasco in four sets and three tiebreaks; and unseeded former No. 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero who defeated (8) Gilles Simon in straights.
"It was pretty special, I though... |
2009-06-29
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| Berdych Beating Roddick on Monday at Wimbledon? Stay Tuned! |
| in Melbourne so I expect a similar performance Monday against Andy, except this time I think Tomas finishes the job.
I also like Ivo Karlovic over Fernando Verdasco, Gilles Simon over Juan Carlos Ferrero, Tommy Haas beating Andreev and Lleyton Hewitt to beat Radek Stepanek. For me, Hewitt’s been the biggest surprise ... |
2009-06-28
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| Murray, Roddick, Hewitt, Haas Winners at Wimbledon |
| , will hold on to No. 1...
Venus Williams has won 29 straight sets now at Wimbledon. Martina Navratilova holds the record at 40 straight sets...
Fernando Verdasco is the only lefty left in the tournament...
All 16 fourth round matches are played on Monday, with the women's quarterfinals on Tuesday, men's quarterfinals... |
2009-06-28
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| Djokovic Fillets Fish; Roddick, Murray on Saturday at Wimbledon |
| r of his match with Kohlschreiber. "We played a lot of tough points. I really thought from my side it was an excellent match."
Spaniard Fernando "Hot Sauce" Verdasco upheld his No. 7 seeding with a 4-6, 6-1, 6-4, 7-6 win over No. 32 Al Montanes.
Marin Cilic and Tommy Haas ended the day tied 6-6 in the fifth set.
Satur... |
2009-06-27
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| Rafael Nadal Interview - French Open, May 31 |
| that you've been knocked out, would you say Andy Murray or Roger Federer is thefavorite to win the title?
RAFAEL NADAL: We will see. I don't know. Davydenko orVerdasco is there. Del Potro I think isthere. We will see. Federer is the favorite, in my opinion.
Q. What is it like playing against Soderling, and do you think he wi... |
2009-05-31
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| Fernando Verdasco Interview - French Open, May 24 |
| Fernando Verdasco InterviewFrench Open, May 24
THEMODERATOR: Questions, please.
Q. (In Spanish.) It seems you felt really right on the court, but playingon Sunday, how do you feel about this?
FERNANDO VERDASCO: No, it's not too early, playing a Sunday,even though usually I play on a Monday or Tuesday. But I felt goo... |
2009-05-24
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| Roger Federer Interview - Rome, May 1 |
| er. It was an interesting first match we had.
Q. Another boy of '87 like Novak and Murray, and another left-hander. Do you think he's another left-hander like Verdasco and Murray, they're increasing left-handers, or it's a normal situation?ROGER FEDERER: We have very few left-handers in the game, so it's pretty normal that th... |
2009-05-02
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Recent fan comments for Fernando Verdasco:
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TUBE Says:
NICE 2nd ROUND AT THE ENGLIZ TOURNAMENT 09. THAT WAS A VERY TOUGH OPPONENT.
HE PLAYED WELL AND FEROCIOUS WHICH WAS NEW AND CHALLENGING. BUT IT WAS A
RARE MOMENT. HOPE TO SEE MORE OF THE BRAVE YOUNG MAN. VERY BEST TO YOU FOR
THE NEXT GAMES....(june26.09)
Posted on June 5, 2009 at 19:28 ET
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tab'u Says:
hi sonney. i was viewing your 3 round match (rld garos 09) but it got
changed. the second set made us laugh with that backward slice,..it does
seem i need the relax and taking things easy. lastly, of kourz, good
luck..(may30.09)
Posted on May 9, 2009 at 06:48 ET
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Riqoueiardo Says:
HOLY! SORRY FERNANDO. It's just confirmed to me that it was only 2 sets
last nite at the Madrid Qtr Finals 09. I did manage to watch the whole game
but was falling asleep. Congrats all the same....
Posted on May 6, 2009 at 06:11 ET
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Riqoueiardo Says:
G'day Fer. It was a good game last nite. Cheers. But of course you did seem
somewhat tired in the third. Anyway, keep it strong,...
Posted on May 5, 2009 at 21:15 ET
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INTAMOJO Says:
VAMOS FERNANDO! I know you have not much success at all but keep the strong
faith and be determined..There could be many more to go and hopefully all
will be revealed in time.
Thinking of you guys,..best lucks. Intamojo.
Posted on May 4, 2009 at 06:15 ET
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pussycat Says:
what a match in the semi-final at the Australian open. a pity though in the
last set with two double fault serves.
He is sure very cute :), I like his risk-taking play.
Can see he will be in top3 in the near future.
Good luck Fernando!
Posted on February 2, 2009 at 23:27 ET
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peachy Says:
I think Fernando is super talented...what a forhand! I have been following
tennis for years and I think he is great....not to mention a little hottie
Posted on January 6, 2009 at 16:00 ET
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Cassy Says:
OMG i love this guy. he is amazing!!!!!!! yay i got to hug him at the
australian open!!!! so if u read this hi remeber me i hugged u on the 20th
of jan lol
anyway i hope he comes up and becomes on of the top 10.
Viva Fernando!
love him xoxo
Posted on January 2, 2009 at 21:23 ET
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