The separation between Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero continues to generate reactions in the world of tennis. The decision of the current number one in the ranking to end a professional relationship that marked his career was surprising due to the timing and the weight of the shared history.
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Under Ferrero’s direction, Alcaraz established himself in the elite, winning the most important tournaments on the circuit and He became one of the central figures of world tennis. However, behind the breakup there are factors that go beyond sports, as revealed by one of the player’s key trainers. The statements were released in an interview with Eurosport.es, a media specialized in sports information.
Why did Carlos Alcaraz stop working with Juan Carlos Ferrero?
Carlos Santos, Alcaraz’s first coach between the ages of five and 12, assured that the separation It wasn’t sudden.. In his analysis, the change began to take shape with the arrival of Samuel López as second coach.
The change could be seen coming. Once Samuel came in as second coach, it was clear that there could be a change,” explained Santos.
According to his version, the transition occurred gradually, as has occurred in other stages of the Murcian tennis player’s career, avoiding abrupt decisions.
The economic factor and environmental management
One of the central points highlighted by Santos was the economic aspect. According to his testimony, a full agreement was not reached on issues of percentages and contractual conditions.
“Economic agreements have been fundamental”he stated, explaining that the differences revolved around prizes, work times and constant presence in tournaments.
Santos pointed directly to the father of Alcaraz as the figure that manages these decisions, considering that there was no flexibility to reach a middle point with Ferrero.
The former coach also explained that Juan Carlos Ferrero could no longer accompany Alcaraz in all tournaments. His family, his academy and other commitments influenced that decision.
“Juan Carlos, we have already seen that he did not go to many tournaments,” he said.
Furthermore, he highlighted that Alcaraz now trains mainly in Murcia and no longer depends on the structure of the Ferrero academy, which marked a new stage in his professional development.
The comparison with Carlos Santos
Santos compared Ferrero’s departure with his own experience. He reported that he experienced a similar situation when he requested certain conditions that were not accepted by the player’s environment.
It happened to me too: I wanted a series of conditions, the father didn’t see them that way,” he explained.
According to his version, Alcaraz was not the one who promoted the breakup, but rather the decision was made by family management.
He went through the same thing😳
Carlos Santos, Carlos Alcaraz’s first coach, spoke to Eurosport about the break with Ferrero
🎙️“The one who carries a bit of everything is Carlos’s father….The same thing happened to me as to Ferrero: I wanted some conditions and the father didn’t see them that way” pic.twitter.com/t1xfeMRjNl
— Iván Aguilar (@ivabianconero) December 20, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz’s position regarding the separation
Despite the breakup, Santos made it clear that the personal relationship between Alcaraz and Ferrero continues to be one of respect. He assured that the tennis player always wanted to maintain the bond.
For him, Carlitos would have continued as long as Juan Carlos would have wanted,” he stated.
He also highlighted that Alcaraz publicly recognized the importance of Ferrero in his career, something he considered a significant gesture.
Can Carlos Alcaraz continue without Ferrero?
For Santos, Alcaraz is prepared to continue his career without depending on a specific coach. He pointed out that the player has already absorbed all the technical and tactical learning that Ferrero gave him.
Carlitos works alone. “He has absorbed everything that Juan Carlos has taught him,” he concluded.
The breakup marks the closing of a key stage in the Spanish tennis player’s career. Time will tell if this change influences his performance, but for now, the environment itself ensures that Alcaraz has the necessary tools to continue competing at the highest level.
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