Carlos Alcaraz González, father of world number one Carlos Alcaraz, has spoken publicly about the separation between his son and coach Juan Carlos Ferrero. In comments to EFE, he said: “Everyone is free to have their opinion based on what they know.” Alcaraz Sr. did not provide details about the reasons behind the decision not to renew Ferrero’s contract, which ended a partnership that began when Carlos was just 15 years old.
Ferrero’s reaction
Juan Carlos Ferrero, who recently received the ATP award for best coach of the year, admitted in an interview with MARCA that he was affected by the decision. “I felt hurt by the breakup, although with a feeling of tranquility and of having done my homework,” he said. Ferrero also noted that he does not rule out working again with Alcaraz in the future, describing the Spaniard as a player with “the potential to be the best tennis player in history.”
Disagreements and decision-making
Ferrero explained that there were “certain things” on which he and Alcaraz’s team disagreed, but they never sat down to discuss them. He added that “those close to Carlos thought it was best to part ways,” pointing to the influence of the player’s inner circle, including his father.
The breakup marks the end of a successful seven-year collaboration that helped guide Alcaraz to the top of world tennis. While the reasons remain undisclosed, both sides have expressed respect and left the door open to possible future cooperation.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2025
Currently the world no.1, Carlos 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).
During this season Carlos achieved an overall 71-9 win-loss record. The Spaniard conquered 8 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open, London, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Tokyo. The Spaniard reached the final in Barcelona, Wimbledon and the Nitto ATP Finals.