New news on the topic that is shaking the world of tennis this end of the year. The separation between Carlos Alcarazand his former coach Juan Carlos Ferrero Just ten days ago there was a lot of talk and little by little more reasons for this unexpected breakup are becoming known.
Both had just had one of the best seasons of Carlos’ entire career, if not the best, in which together they obtained eight titles, including two ‘Grand Slams’ (Roland Garros y OpenofUSA). The tennis player finished the season as number one in the ATP rankingand then, the contract that the Alicante coach received to continue with the Murcian made him take the decision to leave.
“I was sent the new contract, I did not agree with certain things, I let him know and no agreement was reached“, declared Ferrero in an interview for ‘RTVE’. He also stated that it was something unexpectedin a good sporting moment, and denied the rumors of a possible discussion with the player: “When we returned from Bologna I didn’t imagine anything for the results that have been obtained. We haven’t had any fights throughout the year neither with him nor with the environment”.
Without delving too deeply into the matter, the coach declares that he did not agree with some of the issues raised in the new contract: “There weren’t many clauses in my favor in the previous contract. I am faithful to my valuesand there were certain things that I have not been able to accept because of how I am, and I am satisfied for that part. Each of us is in a way and when this happens you have to accept it“.
It is clear that a new stage For Alcaraz, changing coaches will not be easy for the Murcian and it is the first time he has faced such adversity. It remains to be seen the performance it shows in 2026, for now, we only have to wait a few days since in just two weeks the Open the Australiathe first test for Carlitos with Samuel Lopez as a provisional technician.
