PERSONAL
Began playing tennis at age four and has practiced in Alicante all his life...Father, Remigio, works in a litography...Mother, Rosa, is a school teacher in San Vicente where family lives...Younger brother, Pablo, is studying physical education but also teaches tennis on weekends in local club...Supports soccer team FC Barcelona...Likes to spend time with family and likes to play on Playstation and be on his computer...Enjoys going to the cinema (favourite movie is Gladiator)...Reads a lot especially when on planes as it takes his mind away from his fear of flying...Would most like to win either Roland Garros or Wimbledon...Idol was Ivan Lendl when growing up and now admires Roger Federer...Best shot is his serve and favorite surface is clay...Most memorable moment is qualifying for Roland Garros in 2007, winning one round and breaking into Top 100...Coached by Israel Sevilla (since 2001).
