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David Marrero: The Doubles Tactician

An analytical look at the career of a doubles world No. 5 and ATP Finals championโ€”a case study in professional specialization.

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Player Profile

Biographical Data

David Marrero Santana is a Spanish professional tennis player who carved a significant niche for himself in the world of men's doubles. His career demonstrates a strategic shift from a modest singles career to elite status in doubles.

  • Born: April 8, 1980, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
  • Residence: Alicante, Spain
  • Turned Pro: 2001
  • Plays: Right-handed (one-handed backhand)
  • Height: 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)

Career Distinctions

While his singles career was limited, Marrero's transition to a doubles specialist yielded remarkable success, placing him among the world's best.

  • Peak Doubles Ranking: World No. 5 (November 11, 2013)
  • ATP Doubles Titles: 14
  • Career Prize Money: US$2,375,557
  • Pinnacle Achievement: Won the 2013 ATP World Tour Finals with Fernando Verdasco.

Singles vs. Doubles

Marrero's career statistics clearly illustrate his specialization. After reaching a career-high singles ranking of No. 143 in 2010, his focus shifted almost exclusively to doubles, where he achieved world-class results.

  • Singles Record: 3โ€“6
  • Doubles Record: 247โ€“216
  • Grand Slam Singles Best: 2nd Round (2008 French Open)
  • Grand Slam Doubles Best: Quarterfinals (achieved at Australian, French, and US Opens)

Career Trajectory

Formative Years (2000โ€“2007)

Marrero's professional journey began in 2000. The initial phase of his career was a period of slow, incremental progress. For nearly seven years, he competed primarily on the lower-tier circuits, struggling to establish a consistent presence inside the world's top-300 in singles. This period was foundational, building the professional resilience that would later define his doubles success.

The Ascent (2008โ€“2013)

The year 2008 marked a turning point. As a qualifier, Marrero reached his first Challenger singles final and began making inroads at the ATP level. This momentum carried him to his career-high singles ranking of No. 143 in 2010. However, his most significant achievements came in doubles. This era culminated in his career-defining victory at the 2013 ATP World Tour Finals alongside Fernando Verdasco, where they defeated the legendary Bryan brothers, cementing Marrero's status as a top-tier doubles player and propelling him to a career-high ranking of World No. 5.

Later Career & Controversy (2016โ€“Present)

Marrero's later career included continued success on the tour, but was also marked by a significant controversy. In January 2016, his name was featured in a New York Times article regarding suspected match-fixing at the Australian Open after unusual betting patterns were detected on a mixed doubles match. Though he officially announced his retirement at the 2022 Barcelona Open, Marrero has demonstrated enduring passion for the sport by continuing to compete on the ITF and Challenger circuits, even capturing an ITF doubles title as recently as October 2024.

Analysis of Significant Titles

2013 ATP World Tour Finals

The apex of Marrero's career was his victory at the 2013 year-end championships in London. Partnering with Fernando Verdasco, the Spanish duo navigated a field of the world's best teams. Their triumph in the final over Bob and Mike Bryan, one of the greatest doubles teams in history, was a monumental achievement. The victory underscored Marrero's tactical acumen and ability to perform under the highest pressure.

ResultYearTournamentSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
Win2013ATP World Tour Finals, LondonHard (i)Fernando VerdascoBob Bryan / Mike Bryan7โ€“5, 6โ€“7(3โ€“7), [10โ€“7]

Masters 1000 Performance

Success at the Masters 1000 level is a key indicator of an elite player. Marrero captured one of these prestigious titles and reached another final, showcasing his consistency against top competition.

His victory at the 2015 Italian Open in Rome with Pablo Cuevas was a testament to his prowess on clay, defeating the formidable all-Spanish team of Granollers and Lรณpez.

ResultYearTournamentSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
Loss2013Shanghai MastersHardFernando VerdascoIvan Dodig / Marcelo Melo6โ€“7(2โ€“7), 7โ€“6(8โ€“6), [2โ€“10]
Win2015Italian Open, RomeClayPablo CuevasMarcel Granollers / Marc Lรณpez6โ€“4, 7โ€“5

Complete ATP Doubles Finals Record

Throughout his career, Marrero competed in 30 ATP Tour doubles finals, securing 14 titles. His record reflects a strong specialization on clay courts, where he won 12 of his 14 championships.

ResultWโ€“LDateTournamentSurfacePartnerScore
Win1โ€“0May 2010Estoril Open, PortugalClayMarc Lรณpez6โ€“7(1โ€“7), 6โ€“4, [10โ€“4]
Win2โ€“0Jul 2010German Open, GermanyClayMarc Lรณpez6โ€“3, 2โ€“6, [10โ€“8]
Loss2โ€“1May 2011Estoril Open, PortugalClayMarc Lรณpez3โ€“6, 4โ€“6
Loss2โ€“2May 2011Open de Nice, FranceClaySantiago Gonzรกlez3โ€“6, 4โ€“6
Loss2โ€“3Sep 2011Romanian Open, RomaniaClayJulian Knowle6โ€“3, 4โ€“6, [8โ€“10]
Loss2โ€“4Oct 2011Kremlin Cup, RussiaHard (i)Carlos Berlocq3โ€“6, 1โ€“6
Win3โ€“4Feb 2012Argentina Open, ArgentinaClayFernando Verdasco4โ€“6, 4โ€“6
Win4โ€“4Feb 2012Mexican Open, MexicoClayFernando Verdasco6โ€“3, 6โ€“4
Loss4โ€“5May 2012Estoril Open, PortugalClayJulian Knowle5โ€“7, 5โ€“7
Win5โ€“5Jul 2012Croatia Open, CroatiaClayFernando Verdasco6โ€“3, 7โ€“6(7โ€“4)
Win6โ€“5Jul 2012German Open, Germany (2)ClayFernando Verdasco6โ€“4, 6โ€“3
Loss6โ€“6Oct 2012Valencia Open, SpainHard (i)Fernando Verdasco3โ€“6, 2โ€“6
Win7โ€“6Mar 2013Mexican Open, Mexico (2)Clayลukasz Kubot7โ€“5, 6โ€“2
Win8โ€“6Jul 2013Croatia Open, Croatia (2)ClayMartin Kliลพan6โ€“1, 5โ€“7, [10โ€“7]
Win9โ€“6Sep 2013St. Petersburg Open, RussiaHard (i)Fernando Verdasco7โ€“6(8โ€“6), 6โ€“3
Loss9โ€“7Oct 2013Shanghai Masters, ChinaHardFernando Verdasco6โ€“7(2โ€“7), 7โ€“6(8โ€“6), [2โ€“10]
Win10โ€“7Nov 2013ATP World Tour Finals, UKHard (i)Fernando Verdasco7โ€“5, 6โ€“7(3โ€“7), [10โ€“7]
Loss10โ€“8Feb 2014Rio Open, BrazilClayMarcelo Melo4โ€“6, 2โ€“6
Loss10โ€“9Apr 2014U.S. Clay Court Champ's, USAClayFernando Verdasco6โ€“4, 4โ€“6, [9โ€“11]
Loss10โ€“10May 2014Portugal Open, PortugalClayPablo Cuevas3โ€“6, 6โ€“3, [8โ€“10]
Loss10โ€“11May 2015Estoril Open, PortugalClayMarc Lรณpez1โ€“6, 4โ€“6
Win11โ€“11May 2015Italian Open, ItalyClayPablo Cuevas6โ€“4, 7โ€“5
Loss11โ€“12Jun 2015Nottingham Open, UKGrassPablo Cuevas2โ€“6, 5โ€“7
Loss11โ€“13Feb 2016Rio Open, BrazilClayPablo Carreรฑo Busta6โ€“7(5โ€“7), 1โ€“6
Loss11โ€“14Feb 2016Brasil Open, BrazilClayPablo Carreรฑo Busta6โ€“4, 1โ€“6, [5โ€“10]
Win12โ€“14Jul 2016Swedish Open, SwedenClayMarcel Granollers6โ€“2, 6โ€“3
Win13โ€“14Jul 2016Croatia Open, Croatia (3)ClayMartin Kliลพan6โ€“4, 6โ€“2
Loss13โ€“15Feb 2017Argentina Open, ArgentinaClaySantiago Gonzรกlez1โ€“6, 4โ€“6
Loss13โ€“16May 2017Estoril Open, PortugalClayTommy Robredo5โ€“7, 2โ€“6
Win14โ€“16Feb 2018Rio Open, BrazilClayFernando Verdasco5โ€“7, 7โ€“5, [10โ€“8]

Grand Slam & Masters Performance

This timeline charts David Marrero's doubles performance at the highest levels of the sportโ€”Grand Slams, the ATP Finals, and Masters 1000 eventsโ€”during his peak years. The data highlights his consistency in reaching the latter stages of major tournaments.

Key: (W) Winner; (F) Finalist; (SF) Semifinalist; (QF) Quarterfinalist; (#R) Round; (A) Absent
Tournament 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Wโ€“L
Grand Slam Tournaments
Australian OpenAA3R2RQF2RQF1R1R2R1R11โ€“9
French OpenA1R2R2RQF2R2R2R3R1RA10โ€“9
WimbledonA2R2R3R2R3R1R1RA1RA7โ€“8
US OpenA2RQF1R1RQF1R3R1R1RA9โ€“9
Winโ€“loss0โ€“02โ€“37โ€“44โ€“47โ€“47โ€“44โ€“43โ€“42โ€“31โ€“40โ€“137โ€“35
Year-End Championship
ATP FinalsAAAAWAAAAAA4โ€“1
ATP Masters 1000
Indian WellsAA1RA1R2R1R1RA2RA2โ€“6
MiamiAA2RQF2RQF1R2RAAA7โ€“6
Monte CarloAAA2RSFAA2RAAA5โ€“3
MadridA1RA2RSFSF2RA1R2R1R7โ€“8
RomeAA1R1RQFQFWAAAA8โ€“4
CanadaAAAAA1R1RAAAA0โ€“2
CincinnatiAAAAA2R1RAAAA0โ€“2
ShanghaiA2RA1RF2R1RAAAA5โ€“4
ParisA2R1RA2R2R1R1RAAA2โ€“6
Winโ€“loss0โ€“02โ€“21โ€“44โ€“512โ€“77โ€“86โ€“72โ€“40โ€“12โ€“20โ€“136โ€“41

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