Madrid, Oct. 15 -- David Ferrer announced Thursday that he will step down as captain ofSpain's Davis Cup team at the end of the season, citing "purely personal" reasons for his decision.
The 44-year-old, who won the Davis Cup three times as a player, has spent three years leading the national team but has yet to win the competition as captain. Ferrer confirmed his decision in a statement posted on social media, saying he would not continue in the role in 2027.
"I want to announce that this will be my last year as Davis Cup captain, and I will not be continuing into 2027," he wrote. He thanked the Royal Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET) for giving him the opportunity to fulfill a long-held ambition.
"I want to thank the RFET for the chance...