Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero have ended their coaching partnership after more than seven years together. This collaboration propelled Alcaraz to world number one ranking and secured six Grand Slam titles, including Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and the US Open.
Alcaraz announced the split on social media, emphasizing the decision came from a place of success. Ferrero initially began coaching Alcaraz at age 15, after leaving Alexander Zverev’s team in 2018, confident in the young player’s potential from witnessing him play at 12.
Ferrero reflected positively on their achievements and shared, “When I started coaching Alcaraz, people asked me ‘where are you going?’ I saw champion material early on.” Alcaraz echoed this sentiment, stating they had reached the pinnacle together and felt it appropriate to part ways from that peak.
Samuel López, who joined Alcaraz’s coaching team earlier this year and shared responsibilities with Ferrero, will now assume the main coaching role. Alcaraz is currently undergoing preseason training, aiming to win the Australian Open — the only Grand Slam missing from his record.
Both Ferrero and López were recently honored as ‘Coaches of the Year’ by their ATP peers in the year-end survey. Ferrero himself earned this distinction previously, highlighting his respected status in the tennis world.
In Ferrero’s farewell message, he expressed a wish to continue coaching but confirmed the decision originated from Alcaraz’s side. “I’m convinced good memories and good people always find ways to reconnect,” he stated warmly.
Ferrero also described closing this chapter with nostalgia, pride, and excitement for future endeavors. The coach played a fundamental role fostering Alcaraz’s talent at his Villena academy, while Alcaraz now trains mostly at his own facility in Murcia.
This transition marks a significant change in the young champion’s career. The new coaching dynamic will be closely watched as Alcaraz targets completing his Grand Slam collection and sustaining his position at the top of men’s tennis.
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