The Spaniard from Xabia was as high as world No. 3 in 2013 - 14 even as Federer - Nadal rivalry was at full swing .
Xabia turned pro at the turn of the century .
The Spaniard from Xabia , who turned pro at the turn of the century , was as high as world No. 3 in 2013 - 14 even as Federer - Nadal rivalry was at full swing .