Carlos Alcaraz changes coach. The Spanish tennis player announced this Wednesday at noon that he will not continue with the man who has been his coach for the last seven years, the one who has accompanied him to the top to reach number one in world tennis. Alcaraz has announced the breakup in a note distributed on his social networks, without announcing who will occupy Ferrero’s position in 2026. However, it will be Samuel López, until now a complement, who will direct him in the short and medium term. The first Grand Slam of the season, the Australian Open, begins on January 18. It is the only major that the Murcian player has not won yet at 22 years old.
“It is very difficult for me to write this post… After more than seven years together, Juanki and I have decided to end our time together as a coach and player. Thank you for making my childhood dreams come true. We started this path when I was just a kid, and throughout this time you have accompanied me on an incredible journey, on and off the court. And I have thoroughly enjoyed every step with you. We have managed to reach the top, and I feel that, if our sporting paths had to separate, it should be from up there. From the place above the one we always work for and to which we always aspire to reach,” wrote the tennis player, number one in the ATP.
And he continued: “There are so many memories that come to mind that staying with just one would not be fair. You have made me grow as an athlete, but above all as a person. And something that I value very much: I have enjoyed the process. I am left with that, with the path we have traveled together. Now times of change are coming for both of us, new adventures and new projects. But I am certain that we will face them in the right way, giving our best, as we have always done. Always adding. I wish you the best from the bottom of my heart in everything you do. Come on. I am left with the peace of mind of knowing that we have not left anything to give, that we have made everything available to each other. Thank you for everything, Juanki!
The coach, for his part, transmitted: “Today is a difficult day. One in which it is difficult to find the words. Saying goodbye is never easy, and even less so when behind it there are so many shared experiences. We have worked hard, grown together, and sharing unforgettable experiences. I want to thank you for the time, the trust, the learning and, above all, for the people who have surrounded me throughout this journey.” “I would have liked to continue. I am convinced that good memories and good people always find a way to cross paths again.”
