WESTERN & SOUTHERN FINANCIAL GROUP MASTERS
August 18, 2006
CINCINNATI, OHIO
THE MODERATOR: Questions, please.
Q. Was that the best match you’ve played in a long time? Can you remember the last time you’ve played this well?
JUAN CARLOS FERRERO: Well, I was playing pretty well in the last two months. I didn’t get a result, but I felt very good in the court in the matches.
Anyway, today I felt really comfortable in the court and with a lot of confidence with my forehand. That was one of the keys of the match, you know. I did a lot of points, I make a lot of points with my forehand all the time, and I try to get it in the court and try to get the point quickly because, you know, he moves very well in the court and it’s also difficult to get the point in this kind of surface.
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WESTERN & SOUTHERN FINANCIAL GROUP MASTERS
August 17, 2006
CINCINNATI, OHIO
THE MODERATOR: Questions, please.
Q. You had a bit of misfortune previously against Nadal. What is it about him that makes it so difficult for you specifically?
JUAN CARLOS FERRERO: Yeah, well, is difficult for everybody I think, no? Is winning a lot of matches, no? Is not only for me.
I think he moves very well in any surface. You know, to win a point against him, you have to hit the ball really good two, three or four times.
And, you know, I feel very good here. The court I think give me a little bit more chances because is fast. And if I serve good, I think I will have more chances to win.
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WESTERN & SOUTHERN FINANCIAL GROUP MASTERS
August 16, 2006
CINCINNATI, OHIO
THE MODERATOR: Questions, please, for Juan Carlos.
Q. Five in the world, big win. You’ve been there, obviously. Was everything clicking today? It was 2 and 4, the score. Seemed to go really well in your favor today?
JUAN CARLOS FERRERO: Well, I think, you know, was not today. I was practicing very well these two weeks in — since I came to United States.
Anyway, last week I lost against González, but I think he play really good. I couldn’t do anything. But I was playing really good so, you know, I keep practicing well. Today, finally, I could make a great win and great tennis.

So I think it felt really good in the court. I did everything in the court – play solid, play strong, stronger than him, I think, because he likes to play very, very aggressive all the time. And, you know, I try to take first advantage in the point and I think was the key.
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TMS – MADRID
October 18, 2005
MADRID, SPAIN
THE MODERATOR: Questions in Spanish.
Q. Was the Masters a goal here at the end of the season?
JUAN CARLOS FERRERO: Of course, it was. Defeat always hurts, especially when you play in Spain. However, it was a tough match because these matches are always difficult. Especially Mirnyi, he has this special way of playing that gives you no rhythm, no pace. You need to be careful all the time, be quick to return, see the balls quickly. The court is okay, but altitude made it very quick. I’ve only had one training session because I just arrived. However, I think I returned well, I served well, but I wasn’t able to take advantage of the second set, which seemed to be mine at the beginning. Tiebreaks tend to give the victory to good servers.
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original article from sohu.com – translated by kat
18 September 2005

Yesterday afternnon Ferrero was at the hotel restaurant enjoying “coffee time”. (ed: I’m guessing this would be like afternoon tea time or similar) Maybe it was because he reached the semi finals he was in a good mood and allowed the journalist to approach and chat with him. On the one hand Ferrero was drinking his coffee, and on the other he was reading a thick novel. When the journalist was curious to know what that book is, Ferrero politely turned it over for the journalist to see. It was another bestselling novel by the “Da Vinci Code” author Dan Brown – “Deception Point”. When Ferrero realised the journalist also knows Dan Brown, he seemed very happy. But maybe he was too intrigued by the storyline he quickly went back to reading the novel.

*Original article (in Chinese) can be found here*

original article from sohu.com – translated by kat
17 September 2005

Even though he has more supporters than Nadal, Ferrero lost the Spanish derby (semi final). At the after match interview Ferrero said although he has not confirmed his itinerary for next year, but Beijing has left him with a good impression so if it is possible, he will return next year.

Speaking of the semi final match against Nadal, Ferrero felt that Nadal was faster than him during the match. Although the match started off well, Nadal placed him under a lot of pressure later on. He did not take some chances and during both sets he was broken after it reached 4-4. Ferrero lost all four of his matches against Nadal this year, and he said that he haven’t played at his best level during all these matches. For example towards the end of today’s match he could not play according to his game plan. But he will continue to work on these deficiencies during practice.

Ferrero also said he will leave Beijing at about 11am on Sunday. He had good memories this week in Beijing and in his spare time, he bought many DVDs. Tomorrow is the traditional Chinese Mid-Autumn festival.When he heard the stories about mooncakes Ferrero nodded his head. Maybe he was thinking of buying some for his family and friends.

*Original article (in Chinese) can be found here*