Spain’s David Ferrer scored a significant win on Sunday after reclaiming the Valencia Open title, a claycourt-turned-hardcourt tournament that serves as lucrative warmup leading to the year-end championships.
Ferrer defeated compatriot, luckly loser Marcel Granollers 7-5, 6-3 to gain additional 200 points to his ranking. This will place him in seventh place in the current rankings and boosted his chances to clinch the remaining three slots for the ATP World Tour Finals which will take place in London on November 21.
“This is one of the happiest days of my life. It’s hard to find the words. It’s very special and I’m very happy to win at home,” said Ferrer.
“It’s also very special for me as I have a good chance for London now as well. Even though I am not yet mathematically qualified, it gives me a lot of confidence.”
