Idol growing up was countryman Juan Carlos Ferrero. Also admired fellow Spaniards David Ferrer and Rafael Nadal.
Favourite surface is clay and tournament is Barcelona.
Favourite shots are backhand and return.
Enjoys football and is a fan of Levante U.D.
Member of ATP Player Council from 2021-22.
Underwent right elbow surgeries in March 2016, November 2016 and April 2017 – all with different doctors.
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Achieved career-high No. 32 in 2015 and broke back into Top 100 in 2018 following right elbow surgeries in March 2016, November 2016 and April 2017.
Owns 4-5 record in ATP Tour finals with all 9 finals on clay and 3 of 4 titles in Morocco.
Won most recent title at 2018 Marrakech as No. 355, becoming 2nd-lowest-ranked champion since ATP Tour was established in 1990 (No. 550 Hewitt at 1998 Adelaide).
In 2021, upset Federer in Geneva 2R, rallied from 2 sets down for biggest career win vs. No. 4 Thiem in Roland Garros 1R, and reached 1st Grand Slam doubles SF at Roland Garros with countryman Martinez.
Boasts 204-123 Challenger record (11-10 in finals), defeating future No. 2 Ruud en route to most recent title at 2019 Prostejov.
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