Ferrero, about watching Alcaraz play from a distance: "It's not easy what one feels"

Jose Morón | 26 Jan 2026 | 20.06

Ferrero, about watching Alcaraz play from afar: "What one feels is not easy." Photo: TenGolf

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This past Sunday we learned the news that Juan Carlos Ferrero was moving into the world of golf, joining Ángel Ayora's team. Although he will remain linked to his academy in Villena, this new project surprised everyone, as it marked a clean break after his success alongside Carlos Alcaraz.

In an interview with TenGolf, Juan Carlos explains the reasons that led him to start a new professional stage linked to golf, without disconnecting from tennis, after several years at the highest level alongside Carlitos. In this conversation, he details how his collaboration with the young golfer came about and what his role will be within the team. Additionally, he reflects on the differences between both sports, his personal need for change, and how he experiences, from a distance, Alcaraz's current success, deeply involved in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open.

Ferrero talks about his change of direction regarding tennis

I have always liked golf, it's something I have been practicing since 2000. I started with Sergio García, who gave me some lessons, and we are quite close friends. I have had the opportunity to caddie for him and be at the Masters in Augusta a couple of times, so the world of golf is not foreign to me at all. So, well, after what happened with Carlos, ultimately it's about changing things up a bit, something that I think is necessary, especially for a while. It is clear that in the end, tennis is my life and will continue to be because I am still working in my tennis academy and I am also receiving quite a few offers at the male and even female circuit level.

What he can bring from his perspective

I spoke with Juan Ochoa, Ángel's coach, and they gave me a bit of an opportunity to delve a little deeper into the world of golf and see what is needed and required to compete at the highest level. It is a trial period, but I am enjoying it, I must say I am comfortable. It's a world I know, and I think the assistance with Ángel is mainly at a mental level, emotional management, which is very important in golf. I think players are very accustomed to hitting very good shots, and when they hit a bad one, they punish themselves a lot. That's an area where a lot of work can be done. Ángel is very young, has just arrived on the circuit, has many courses to experience for the first time, and many things to improve. Being here with them is about trying to help him improve in those mental aspects, as I believe golf is highly mental.

How he received the offer

During the Madrid tournament, I was watching Ángel on television. We had already heard about him, that he had a spectacular swing, hit the ball very well, and had a lot of quality, but I hadn't seen him play. A few months later, Juan Ochoa contacted me to discuss the possibility of chatting and starting a relationship to work together.

How long it will last

The collaboration will be this year. I will go to several tournaments, about 8-10 weeks this year, and when I'm not there, we will keep in touch from home to continue working on the mental aspect.

About Carlos Alcaraz

It's difficult when you see him compete and see your whole team there on the sideline... it's not easy to describe the feeling. I am happy with how he is playing and the fact that he has not lost a single set in the competition. He is at a high level, congratulations to him, and may he continue at his best.