Clay Dreams Continue for Juan Carlos Ferrero, but Will He Deliver?

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Published: February 23, 2010

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The willingness to compete at the highest level never really subsides for the world's best tennis players. Even though age and injury may interfere with their ability to win, the sheer determination of continuing a childhood dream remains ever present.

Other the past few weeks on the ATP World Tour, Spaniard Juan Carlos Ferrero has shown the tennis community that his desire to recapture his glory days of 2003 are all but possible. Winning his 13th and 14th career Tour titles in Brazil and Argentina, Ferrero elevated his ranking from No. 23 at the beginning of the year to its current position of No. 16.

Perhaps, though, what was even more impressive than his back-to-back titles—the first time he achieved the feat since winning Barcelona and Roma in 2001—was Ferrero's claim that he wanted to reach the top 10 once again (Ferrero last graced the world's top in Aug. 2008).

"This victory makes me believe in this goal," said Ferrero. "I don’t have much to defend in Acapulco, Indian Wells and Miami so I hope I will do well, get extra points and move back up in the rankings."

But why the extra motivation? Why would a former world No. 1 and French Open champion get in the best shape of his life at age 30 to begin yet another difficult trek to the world's top 10?

"I feel unbelievable after winning two weeks in a row," he said. "I think the key to my current success is the physical work I have done. I have been working very hard and I know that I can be on the court forever. That helps my game a lot because I get to the ball much earlier and can be more aggressive.

"This also helps me mentally. I feel very strong and know that I have more resources now when playing important points. I have been working with a friend on the mental aspect and all is coming into place."

Training diligently with longtime coach Antonio Martinez, Ferrero used the offseason to strengthen his legs and increase...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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