Ferrer, in his farewell: "Alcaraz has been a breath of fresh air"

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David Ferrer will not continue as the director of Barcelona ATP starting in 2026. The Spaniard announced this after six seasons at the helm of the tournament organized by the Real Club Tenis Barcelona in collaboration with Tennium. These six years have presented significant challenges such as the Covid-19 pandemic; the tournament was canceled in 2020, and the attendance was greatly reduced in 2021. Nonetheless, the Conde de Godó Trophy has prevailed and is back in full swing, with full attendance for all days and an anticipated thrilling final between Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune.

Tommy Robredo is a rumored replacement, although the successor is yet to be officially announced. David Ferrer successfully led during a period when Rafa Nadal retired as a professional tennis player but was succeeded by Carlos Alcaraz, another Spanish talent who has captured the admiration of those who never thought they would see anyone like the Balearic. The Conde de Godó will continue to be a prominent tournament regardless of the players participating. In this edition, the draw has been reduced from 48 to 32 players, leading to increased crowd turnout. 'Ferru' bid farewell at a press conference.

- A chapter closes

"I take away many things, but above all, the affection from the club and Tennium. These six years have been a delightful blend of personal and professional satisfaction for me. It has been the most fulfilling experience in terms of learning. I consider myself very fortunate to have lived through this journey—first as a young spectator, then as a professional player reaching four finals, and now as a director. I was given the opportunity, and it has been a perfect story. This chapter concludes, and I had to know when to let go. I leave feeling happy and content; the tournament is in good hands. Barcelona has seen the best win, and I'm sure the successor will excel."

"I need new challenges. I no longer had the energy to continue, much like my experience in my sports career. I believe in concluding chapters properly. I have a family, an academy, and I am the Davis Cup captain; I need to prioritize. I want more time for myself; I am unsure of what opportunities await me, but my primary focus is on the Davis Cup. The rest will unfold in due time."

- Memorable moments at the Godó

"My farewell was touching. I played against Rafa, with my family present. As a director, I value the outstanding teamwork of those around me; they perform incredible work. Successfully managing a tournament is no easy feat; without them, I could not have been part of this event. This year, I managed to reduce the draw from 48 to 32 players. It marks an evolution for the tournament. The main court is now always packed, and the local fans here are immensely passionate about tennis. As a player, you are often not aware of the extensive work that goes on behind the scenes in a tennis event."

- Role model players

"I have been fortunate that following a figure like Rafa Nadal, who has been the cornerstone of the tournament with 12 victories and is considered the greatest in history, another player of similar caliber and charisma emerged. It benefits all tournaments, including me as a director, and Carlos Alcaraz contributes to maximum attendance and attracts all sponsors.

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