David Ferrer has clinched an important victory over David Ferrer in the final of the Valencia Open 500

David Ferrer won the Valencia Open 500 on Sunday with a straight sets victory over fellow countryman Marcel Granollers. Ferrer was made to work hard for the first set, but took control in the second to clinch a 7-5, 6-3 win. As a result of this week’s success, he’s jumped into seventh place in the ATP World Rankings, and is currently in a good position to qualify for the ATP World Tour Finals in London.

Ferrer gave credit to Granollers after the match, stating that, “It was a very tough match today. I returned very well, got one break in the second set. There were a lot of great rallies and tough points”. Granollers has had a good week, and will now enter the top fifty when the rankings are updated on Monday.

Looking to the future, Ferrer said, “This is one of the happiest days of my life. It’s hard to find the words. It’s very special and I’m very happy to win at home… It’s also very special for me as I have a good chance for London now as well. Even though I am not yet mathematically qualified, it gives me a lot of confidence”.