By Richard Pagliaro | Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Photo credit: Matthew Calvis
Casper Ruud has confirmed and clarified his partnership with new coach David Ferrer.
Former world No. 3 Ferrer and Pedro Clar will serve as Ruud’s traveling coaches, while the Norwegian’s father, former ATP pro, Christian Ruud, will remain as head coach and team leader based in Norway.
“We feel very fortunate to have David joining our team,” Christian Ruud said in a statement posted on Casper Ruud’s official website. “We have already had the opportunity to get to know him well, and we have tremendous respect for everything he has achieved, both as a player and as a coach.
“We are confident that he will bring a new dimension to Casper and the entire team. We are really looking forward to working together and are excited about the 2027 season.”
The 44-year-old Ferrer, who previously coached Alexander Zverev to the 2020 US Open final, won 27 career championships and reached the semifinals at three of the four Grand Slams, including his run to the 2013 Roland Garros final.
“The addition of Ferrer is intended to bring further expertise and capacity to the coaching staff while ensuring continuity in the team’s long-term approach to Casper’s development,” a statement on Ruud’s website said. “Apart from this strengthening of the coaching staff, there will be few changes to Team Ruud. The existing structure and working relationships will largely remain as they are today.
“Team Ruud looks forward to working with David Ferrer and continuing to build on the strong foundation established over many years.”
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