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Fernando Verdasco Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

Fernando Verdasco Quick Info
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

Fernando Verdasco

Sun Sign

Scorpio

Born Place

Madrid, Spain

Residence

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Nationality

Spanish

 

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 –

  1. Dafne Fernandez (2004–2005) – Verdasco was linked with the Spanish actor Dafne Fernandez in 2004. The two of these met during a party and soon started dating. Their relationship lasted for one year before they parted ways in October 2005.
  2. Priscila De Gustin (2006) – In April 2006, Fernando started dating another Spanish actor Priscila De Gustin. However, their relationship didn’t last long and they broke up soon after that.
  3. Gisela Dulko (2007) – Fernando dated the Argentinean female tennis player Gisela Dulko in 2007.
  4. Ana Ivanovic (2008–2009) – Verdasco started dating Serbian tennis player, Ana Ivanovic in November 2008. But, the media said that their love story started during the Olympics 2008 in Beijing. As per Ana, her relationship with Fernando started during US Open in New York. Fernando and Ana were spotted together in Madrid and Mallorca enjoying each other’s presence. But, their relationship didn’t go well, and they split up in January 2009.
  5. Jarah Mariano (2010–2013) – Fernando and American fashion model, Jarah Mariano started dating in September 2010. The Spaniard was seen spending time on a boat in the company of the beautiful American model and two other friends. They spent 3 years together before finally splitting up in 2013.
  6. Ana Boyer (2013–Present) – In October 2013, Verdasco commenced dating the Spanish socialite Ana Boyer (the daughter of former Spanish politician Miguel Boyer and Spanish Filipina socialite Isabel Preysler). After going out for 5 years, the couple got married on the private island of Mustique in the Caribbean on December 7, 2017. The duo has been blessed with 2 sons named Miguel and Mateo.
Fernando Verdasco and Ana Boyer
Fernando Verdasco and Ana Boyer

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).

Fernando Verdasco playing the backhand shot
Fernando Verdasco playing the backhand shot

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 at Dubai 2015 ATP Day 3 Tour
Fernando Verdasco at Dubai 2015 ATP Day 3 Tour

Fernando Verdasco Facts

  1. He started playing tennis at the age of four.
  2. Fernando had a full-time coach at the age of eight.
  3. He used to practice with his father in the backyard of their house, on two courts with a hard surface.
  4. He is good friends with actor Miguel Ángel Muñoz.
  5. As a child, Verdasco was diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Because he was playing official tennis matches, he didn’t opt for treatments, so that he doesn’t fall on a doping test.
  6. Fernando is a huge fan of Real Madrid.
  7. He loves Oasis and their album Definitely Maybe (1994).
  8. Verdasco has a dog named “Bono Bono.”
  9. During matches, Fernando often visualizes romantic pictures in his mind to relieve himself from stressful situations.
  10. In August 2020, it was revealed that Fernando had tested positive for COVID-19. He again tested positive for the virus in September 2020. Fortunately, he recovered from the virus both times.
  11. In November 2022, Fernando was banned from professional tennis for almost 2 months after testing positive for the drug methylphenidate.

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