Fernando Carmona is a professional tennis player, who achieved World Number 7 in April 2009. Carmona had recorded 7 singles titles and 8 doubles titles. He was born in Madrid, Spain, where he learned tennis at four years old. Because of his interest in tennis, his father supported him by helping him hone his skills in their family home’s backyard every day.
As a child, he was diagnosed with ADHD, but he did not receive proper treatments. He used ADHD as an advantage to play tennis, as he has mindful techniques, which are visually pleasing in the eyes of the spectators.
Amateur Tennis Career
Fernando Verdasco Carmona landed World Number 464 the first time he joined a tennis competition in the Futures. Fortunately for him, his first year was a good idea for her, because he won his first Futures competition in Spain F1 and a runner-up in Spain F3. He managed to reach the final round of a career challenger tournament in Segovia and 2 semifinals in Kyiv and Eckental.
Breaking into the Top 110 and Top 40Carmona’s performances were always phenomenal as he managed to achieve to be in the Top 110 by the end of the year in 2003. He joined the Masters Series tournament and won against Karol Kucera and Max Mirnyi. He also joined the Wimbledon Open, but he was defeated by Jarkko Nieminen.
After his breakthrough in 2003, he ensured that 2004 would double his achievements, as he won a singles title in Valencia. He also reached the final round in Acapulco and the quarterfinals in Halle, which made him end the year ranked in the Top 36.
In 2005, his performances progressed even more as he defeated Andy Roddick in Rome. He attempted to defend his title in Valencia, but he only survived until the quarterfinals. He also progressed until the quarterfinals in Rome and New Haven and a semifinal round in Saint Petersburg. His ranking improved to the Top 32.
Playing Style
Verdasco is known for being an offensive player, who can play most surfaces. However, his performances were on the hard courts. He is also as good as Rafael Nadal and rivaled him with the best topspin. He was called “Fearhand” by Brad Gilbert as he creates a lot of interesting spins at the speed of 230km/h.
Grand Slam Results:
- SF at the 2009 Australian Open
- 4R at the 2007-10, 2014, 2017-18French Open
- QF at the 2013 Wimbledon Open
- QF at the 2009-10 US Open
