Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero have ended their coaching partnership after a successful seven-year collaboration. Ferrero began mentoring Alcaraz when the young Spanish player was just 15 years old, guiding him to various achievements, including six Grand Slam titles, a stint as the world No. 1, and an Olympic silver medal. The decision to part ways was disclosed shortly after Ferrero and Samuel Lopez were honored with the 2025 ATP Coach of the Year Award for their exceptional work with Alcaraz. Alcaraz expressed his gratitude for the journey with Ferrero in a heartfelt social media post, acknowledging their shared growth both on and off the court.
In response, Ferrero reciprocated the sentiment in an Instagram post, reminiscing over their shared experiences and expressing pride and excitement for the future. While the reasons for Ferrero’s departure have not been publicly disclosed, Alcaraz continues to receive coaching from Samuel Lopez, who is based at Ferrero’s academy in Alicante. The duo has not elaborated on the details surrounding Ferrero’s exit from the coaching setup.