Juan Carlos Ferrero is a retired professional tennis player from Spain, born on February 12, 1980. He turned pro in 1998 and achieved significant success during his career, including winning the French Open in 2003. Ferrero was known for his strong baseline game and exceptional speed on the court. Throughout his career, Ferrero reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 1 in September 2003. He also won a total of 16 ATP singles titles and represented Spain in the Davis Cup. After retiring in 2012, he transitioned to coaching and has been involved in developing young tennis talent.