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Alcaraz Says Ferrero Can Help Shelton Raise His Level
Juan Carlos Ferrero will coach Ben Shelton for the 2027 season, returning to tennis after a brief move into golf.
Carlos Alcaraz said Ferrero could help Shelton improve, adding that he would keep an eye on the American.
Alcaraz had not yet seen Shelton confirm the news when asked after winning the Vienna Open final against Alex de Minaur.
Ferrero and Alcaraz worked together during a successful partnership, winning six Grand Slam titles and eight Masters 1000 titles before they split around a year ago.
Ferrero’s experience with Alcaraz gives Shelton a coach who has helped a player reach the world’s top ranking, and Alcaraz sees the new team as a strong addition.
Alcaraz is due to play the Paris Masters next week, and he is set to meet Ferrero again in Turin at the ATP Finals, where Ferrero is invited to a ceremony for the world number ones.
Juan Carlos Ferrero will join Ben Shelton’s coaching staff for the 2027 season.
Carlos Alcaraz said Ferrero could help Shelton raise his level and that he would be watching him.
Ferrero previously coached Alcaraz, helping him win six Grand Slam titles.
Shelton, ranked fourth, won four titles in 2026 and reached his first Grand Slam final at the US Open.
Ferrero will work alongside Shelton’s father, Bryan.
- Who
- Ben Shelton and Juan Carlos Ferrero, with Shelton’s father Bryan also on the coaching staff.
- What
- Ferrero will coach Shelton for the 2027 season.
- When
- The appointment was confirmed on November 1, 2026; the coaching partnership begins in 2027.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Ferrero is joining Shelton’s team to help him improve his level. Alcaraz said Ferrero would help Shelton a lot.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Ferrero and Alcaraz ended their coaching partnership.
Shelton’s appointment of Ferrero for the 2027 season was confirmed.
After winning the Vienna Open, Alcaraz said Ferrero could help Shelton improve and that he would be watching him.
Ferrero is set to join Shelton’s coaching staff alongside Shelton’s father, Bryan.
- New coach
- Juan Carlos Ferrero
- Player
- Ben Shelton
- Coaching season
- 2027
- Shelton’s ranking
- World No. 4
- Shelton’s 2026 titles
- Four
- Ferrero’s Grand Slam titles with Alcaraz
- Six
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What people are saying
If it is true I think it’s going to be a great addition to Ben’s team and I think Juanki [Juan Carlos Ferrero] is going to do great and it’s going to help him a lot to increase his level even more so I will be aware of him.
Ben has extraordinary talent, power and character.
Huge addition to my team for this upcoming season.