The origin of the break between Ferrero and Alcaraz is revealed
The unexpected end between the coach and the world number one would have its origin a couple of days ago during Ferrero's contract negotiation, as reported by RNE.
The tennis world is still in shock after the news that was announced at noon: Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero part ways. Both have confirmed it with respective statements on their social media, while Samu López will act as the head coach, at least until the Open de Australia. However, the phrase "I would have liked to continue" in the post by the Valencia coach has opened the door to all kinds of questions.
The decision, made by mutual agreement, is risky and surprising as of today. Especially considering that this season has been the best and most complete for the player from Murcia. Eight titles, including two Grand Slams (Roland Garros and US Open), reclaiming the world number one ranking, and a total of 71 wins with only 9 losses.
Their partnership started even before Alcaraz transitioned to professional tennis when he was still considered a rough diamond. Ferrero came in after coaching Alexander Zverev and having offers from top 10 players. They joined forces and the rest is history: seven years later, they've achieved six Grand Slams (2 Roland Garros, 2 Wimbledon, 2 US Open), 24 titles, and the youngest world number one in ATP history.
Here was the origin of Juan Carlos Ferrero's goodbye as Carlos Alcaraz's coach
A duo that splits right before the preseason and just weeks before the start of the Open de Australia, the main goal for the player from Murcia. The timing and the circumstances have surprised everyone. According to an exclusive report by Radio Nacional España (RNE) journalist Javier de Diego, with whom Punto de Break has been able to get in touch, Ferrero's goodbye originated two days ago.
Specifically, during negotiations for the coach's 2026 contract, something common in the tennis world. However, in that meeting, some disagreement or conflict occurred, the reasons for which are not yet known. This disagreement was significant enough to lead to breaking the player-coach relationship Alcaraz and Ferrero had since 2018.
The reason is still unknown, but what RNE does confirm is that from a small disagreement, the situation escalated until the decision for Ferrero to no longer be Alcaraz's coach, while Samu López and the rest of the team will continue with the player from El Palmar.
It is possible that in the coming weeks, one or both parties may provide more information on the reasons for the separation. It is anticipated that this will be a common question in Carlos Alcaraz's early press conferences in 2026. Meanwhile, the information known as of today is that the conflict originated during the negotiations for Juan Carlos Ferrero's contract and culminated in the end of a duo that made history in tennis.
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