Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Alcaraz and Ferrero Part Ways
Carlos Alcaraz, the world's number one tennis player, has decided to stop working with his coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero.
They worked together for seven years, and Ferrero helped Alcaraz win six big titles.
Even though they didn't say exactly why they split, Alcaraz said it was a mutual decision and they are still friends.
Alcaraz is now in Australia for a big tennis tournament called the Australian Open.
He wants to win this tournament to become the youngest player ever to win all four major tennis titles.
Ferrero said he was sad about the split but understood it was a decision they both made.
Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero have ended their coaching partnership after seven years.
Alcaraz described the split as a mutual decision and expressed gratitude for Ferrero's guidance.
Ferrero hinted at potential contract issues but ultimately respected the decision.
Alcaraz is in Melbourne for the Australian Open, aiming to complete a career Grand Slam.
The split was decided after internal discussions within Alcaraz's support team.
- Who
- Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero
- What
- Parting ways after 7 years of coaching
- When
- Last month
- Where
- Melbourne, Australia (Australian Open)
- Why
- Mutual decision after internal deliberations
- Player
- Carlos Alcaraz
- Coach
- Juan Carlos Ferrero
- Duration of Coaching
- 7 years
- Reason for Split
- Mutual decision
- Tournament
- Australian Open
- Alcaraz's Goal
- Career Grand Slam
- Ferrero's Role
- Guided Alcaraz to 6 major titles
