Date of Birth: 12.02.80 Became pro: 1998 World ranking: 8

Comes into the tournament a disappointed man having lost in the recent final of the French Open.

The pre-tournament favourite was upset by fellow Spaniard Albert Costa having looked the best player in the event prior to the final.

A clay expert, Ferrero is not expected to do well here. Even though he is not the worst volleyer in the world, Ferrero loves to stay back and his baseline game was undone by Greg Rusedski last year.

May win a few matches, but don't expect him to be around come week two.

GRAND SLAM HISTORY
	02	01	00	99
Australian Open	-	2R	3R	-
French Open	RU	SF	SF	-
Wimbledon	-	3R	-	-
US Open	-	3R	4R	1R

Key: 1R (first round); 2R (second round); 3R (third round); 4R (fourth round); QF (quarter-finals); SF (losing semi-finalist); RU (Runner up); W (winner).