Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero have ended their coaching partnership after seven years. Ferrero began coaching Alcaraz when the young Spanish player was just 15 years old and helped him achieve significant success.
During their time together, Alcaraz secured six Grand Slam titles, attained the world No. 1 ranking, and won an Olympic silver medal. Ferrero, a former world No. 1 and Grand Slam champion himself, played a crucial role in Alcaraz’s development.
The decision to part ways came shortly after Ferrero and Samuel Lopez were honored with the 2025 ATP Coach of the Year Award for their work with Alcaraz. Alcaraz shared the news of their separation through a heartfelt social media post.
In his post, Alcaraz expressed gratitude for the journey they had together, acknowledging the growth and personal development he experienced under Ferrero’s guidance. He reflected on the memories they shared and expressed optimism for the future.
Ferrero also shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, reminiscing about the shared experiences and expressing pride in their accomplishments. He thanked Alcaraz for the trust and effort put into their collaboration.
Alcaraz continues to receive coaching from Samuel Lopez at Ferrero’s academy in Alicante. The specific reasons behind Ferrero’s departure from the coaching setup remain undisclosed.