David Ferrer joins Casper Ruud's coaching team for 2027 season
· Sports · Sportstar, The Straits Times
Former world number three David Ferrer will join Casper Ruud's coaching setup for the 2027 season, succeeding his role as Spain's Davis Cup captain after this month's Finals. Ferrer, a French Open finalist in 2013, previously coached Alexander Zverev in 2020 and 2021 after retiring as a player in 2019. Ruud confirmed the appointment on Instagram following his Paris Masters semifinal loss to Carlos Alcaraz. The change comes after Ruud's winless 2026 campaign, which saw him drop to 23rd in the world rankings and end a title drought since 2019.
Why it matters
Ruud, a three-time Grand Slam finalist and former world number two, gains an experienced coach in Ferrer ahead of the 2027 season to help end his title drought and restore his world ranking. Ferrer replaces the departing Davis Cup captain role, reshaping Ruud's support team.
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