Juan Carlos Ferrero received a new collaboration agreement on a Saturday morning, with the condition that he accept or reject it within 48 hours. The contract contained several clauses that Ferrero considered unacceptable. While the financial aspect—reportedly involving a salary reduction—was not the main issue, other non-tennis-related stipulations created tension. The deadline expired on Monday morning, and by Wednesday, the separation was officially announced.
A partnership that defined an era
Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero began working together in 2018, when Alcaraz was still a promising teenager. Under Ferrero’s guidance, Alcaraz transformed into one of the most dominant players on the ATP Tour. Their collaboration produced remarkable achievements, including six Grand Slam titles (US Open 2022 and 2025, Wimbledon 2023 and 2024, Roland Garros 2024 and 2025), multiple Masters 1000 victories, ATP 500 and ATP 250 trophies, and a silver medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. In 2022, Alcaraz reached the world number one ranking, cementing his place among tennis’s elite.
The human side of the split
Ferrero was more than just a coach to Alcaraz. The Spanish player often described him as a mentor and father figure. “He is like my second father,” Alcaraz once said about Ferrero. Their relationship extended beyond the court, making the breakup particularly significant in emotional terms. Reports suggest that Ferrero’s reduced ability to travel in recent years contributed to the strain, with Samuel López stepping in to share coaching duties.
Looking ahead
The end of the Alcaraz-Ferrero partnership raises questions about the future direction of Alcaraz’s career. As he continues to dominate the sport, the choice of his next full-time coach will be crucial. For Ferrero, the decision to walk away reflects his unwillingness to compromise on principles beyond financial matters. Their split underscores the delicate balance between professional demands and personal values in elite sports.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2025
Currently the world no.1, Alcaraz played his last contest on the 16th of November when he surrendered to world no.2 Jannik Sinner 7-6(4) 7-5 in the final in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).
Currently, during this season Carlos has achieved a compiled 71-9 match record. Carlos conquered 8 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open, London, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Tokyo. The Spaniard got to the final in Barcelona, Wimbledon and the Nitto ATP Finals.