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A little over a week ago, the tennis world was shocked when the separation of Carlos Alcaraz with his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero. This Christmas Thursday, after the “Mosquito” revealed the true reason for his decision not to continue the relationship, “Charly” reappeared on social networks with an occasion message, without referring to the breakup, although his namesake father did speak about the statements of his last coach.

In statements to the Spanish international agency EFE, Carlos Alcaraz González assured that “Everyone is free to give their opinion with what they know”in reference to Ferrero, his son’s coach for the last seven years, since the athlete from El Palmar (Murcia) was 15.

Ferrero was the most influential person in the current leader of the ATP, who at 22 years old has accumulated 24 titlesincluding six Grand Slams, did not explain the reason for not renewing the contract of Ferrero, who received the award for best coach of the year in the ATP.

Juan Carlos Ferrero acknowledged in an interview in the Spanish newspaper Marca that he feels “hurt” for the breakup, although with a “feeling of tranquility and of having done one’s homework,” and revealed that he is not closing the door on working again in the future with the Murcian, who he says has “possibilities of being the best tennis player in history.”

A week after the professional breakup between the tennis player and the coach was announced, he pointed out that there were “certain things” on which they did not agree, but that they did not even sit down to talk about them, and added that “from around Carlos” it was thought that it was best to leave him, which tacitly pointed to the father, who declined to make any further statements.

Carlos Alcaraz reappeared on social networks during the Christmas celebration. He published several photos training in El Palmar (Murcia), with a “Merry Christmas” and a “We continue”, alluding to his preseason with Samuel Lopeznow head of his work team.

With emoticons of a Christmas tree, a heart and an arm showing muscle, he appeared on

In three weeks he will contest the Australian Openthe only major Grand Slam missing from its showcase and its great declared objective for the new ATP season.

James Whitfield

James Whitfield is Archysport's racket sports and golf specialist, bringing a global perspective to tennis, badminton, and golf coverage. Based between London and Singapore, James has covered Grand Slam tournaments, BWF World Tour events, and major golf championships on five continents. His reporting combines on-the-ground access with deep knowledge of the technical and strategic elements that separate elite athletes from the rest of the field. James is fluent in English, French, and Mandarin, giving him unique access to athletes across the global tennis and badminton circuits.

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