David Ferrer is thankful for having played in the same era as Big 3. The Spaniard doesn't feel regrets when speaking about his career. 'Thanks to players like (Rafael) Nadal, (Roger) Federer and (Novak) Djokovic I evolved as sportsman.

They made me better', Ferrer told Radio Marca. Would Ferrer have won a Major if Federer, Djokovic and Nadal weren't there? 'I don't know because I am not thinking that. Maybe because I have the chance to play with them, I improve my game.

I improve every year. I had a mission to be better player. I am positive. For me was a pleasure to play with them, with maybe the best generation, best two or three tennis player of the world.' On his future, Ferrer added: 'Clearly I would like to be Davis Cup captain, but I still see it as something far away.' Everyone talks about what players learned from Ferrer.

What is the biggest lesson he has learned from this journey? 'I don't know exactly. You know, for me is really important improve every year. Me, I was in my career, I tried to improve with myself, with my tennis, and listen to everybody to learn.' Ferrer will play just one tournament in the rest of the year, the Monterrey Challenger in early October, then will start 2019 season at the Perth's Hopman Cup.

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