Alcaraz will have a very difficult time replacing Ferrero

Greg Rusedski, former number four in the ATP rankings, gives his opinion on the possible reasons for the break-up: "Maybe he is playing too many exhibition matches."

Andrés Tomás Rico | 19 Dec 2025 | 15.23
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Alcaraz will have a very difficult time replacing Ferrero. Photo: Getty Images
Alcaraz will have a very difficult time replacing Ferrero. Photo: Getty Images

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The separation of Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero has been one of the news of the year in the tennis world, especially due to how quickly everything was communicated and for ending their professional relationship after the Murcian's best tennis year with eight titles, two Grand Slams, and reclaiming the world number one ranking.

As expected, reactions to this surprising goodbye, after more than seven years, 24 titles, and eight Grand Slams, have not been delayed, and it seems that many more will come throughout the weeks. From former players to analysts, passing through former coaches. And the latest to give his opinion has been Greg Rusedski, the former world number four in 1997, who, like everyone else, was very surprised by this decision. But he dared to bring Rafa Nadal into the conversation.

Greg Rusedski's Opinion on the Breakup Between Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero

"We don't know whose decision it was, but who can believe it? You win the best coach of the year award one week, Alcaraz is the player of the year and the world number one, and suddenly he breaks up with his coach."

"It's a shock. We know it has nothing to do with finances, as he has signed a significant new contract with Nike, and I think it's about the relationship and communication. Perhaps he's playing too many exhibition matches, enjoying his life outside of tennis."

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Ferrero's Control over Alcaraz's Life Could Be One of the Reasons

"We are in the middle of the off-season, and obviously, this is a disagreement about training or too many exhibitions. It seems that Ferrero is struggling with Alcaraz because the player wants to enjoy his life. If you are happy off the court, you play better, and if you try to change someone's personality, it can be more difficult. That's where the battle lines were drawn."

He Doesn't Believe Rafa Nadal Is an Option for Alcaraz's Bench

"Simply put, I don't think Rafael Nadal is at a point in his life where he wants to return to the circuit and travel every week. Nadal has two young children and seems to be enjoying his retirement, so I don't see him giving it all up to return to tennis with Alcaraz."

Regretting the End of a Relationship He Expected to Last Forever

"I hoped this relationship would last his entire career, like with Rafael Nadal and his uncle Toni, but now this news has come. No one would say no to coaching Carlos Alcaraz if he calls you, but Alcaraz will have a very hard time replacing Juan Carlos Ferrero," warns Greg Rusedski of a separation that has shocked the tennis world.
 

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, "Alcaraz lo tendrá muy difícil para reemplazar a Ferrero"

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