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David Ferrer
Former champion David Ferrer has been signed for
January's Heineken Open tennis tournament in Auckland.
Ferrer will join fellow Spaniards Tommy Robredo, whom he beat
in 2007 to win the title, and former world No 1 Juan Carlos
Ferrero at the tournament.
Ferrer, currently ranked 18 in the world, has made at least
the quarterfinals in five previous appearances at Auckland.
His highest world ranking was No 4, reached early last year.
"David is very popular in Auckland and has been adopted by
the crowds," tournament director Richard Palmer said.
"He has been inside the world's top five players, which is no
mean feat, and his record at the Heineken Open speaks for
itself."
Also confirmed is former world No 3 David Nalbandian of
Argentina.
The tournament will be played from January 11-16.
