Journalist Ángel García Muñiz sheds light on one of the reasons that led to the professional break between Alcaraz and Ferrero.
Carlos Alcaraz
Feliciano López appeared on the El Partidazo program on Cadena COPE to give his perspective on the split between Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero, with his reflections being very interesting. The former tennis player from Toledo stated he felt "sad and surprised," considering that none of the tensions between them were enough to make this decision. "Carlos will struggle to find someone who fits so well into his environment and life, and gathers everything that Juan Carlos provided him. It is too soon for Alcaraz to stop working with someone like him," he said before expressing doubt about the mental capacity of the player from Murcia to face his career in the short term without Ferrero.
🗣️ @feliciano_lopez, regarding the Alcaraz - Ferrero split, on @partidazocope
— El Partidazo de COPE (@partidazocope) December 18, 2025
😟 "I am sad and surprised"
⏳ "It is a bit early to stop working with someone as important as Ferrero"
🤔 "The player - coach relationship is very difficult, and things have happened..." pic.twitter.com/ketekrIMFW
💥 @feliciano_lopez, on @partidazocope
— El Partidazo de COPE (@partidazocope) December 18, 2025
🥲 "I don't know if Alcaraz will be mentally prepared to face the rest of his career without Ferrero's presence"
📻 #PartidazoCOPE pic.twitter.com/TSHOZvI2ul
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Feliciano López: "No sé si Alcaraz está preparado mentalmente para afrontar su carrera sin Ferrero..."
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The former coach of the Murcian player, in an interview with RNE Deportes, supports Samu López as the head coach but states that "there may be a second person with a higher profile."
A king is dead, long live the king. Once the separation from Juan Carlos Ferrero was confirmed, the circle of Carlos Alcaraz has set out to find as soon as possible a top-level coach willing to train in Murcia, adapt to the tennis player and his family's way of life, and share the project with Carlos' current team, and even with Samuel López as the assistant coach. There have been calls made, and some of the candidates have already declined, as reported by Cadena COPE.
🚨 Informs @agarciamuniz about the breakup between Ferrero and Alcaraz
— El Partidazo de COPE (@partidazocope) December 18, 2025
🤔 "The World No. 1 needs a full-time coach"
💵 "Ferrero had a fairly high percentage of the 'price money'"
❌ "Samu López will not be his head coach"
📻 #PartidazoCOPE pic.twitter.com/FxTk2rdtHh
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El entorno de Alcaraz ya ha hecho llamadas para contratar un nuevo entrenador
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Álex Corretja addressed the microphones of El Larguero on Cadena Ser, where he was asked about his feelings regarding the split between Juan Carlos Ferrero and Carlos Alcaraz. The former Spanish player, close to both, appeared saddened, stating that he was surprised because he didn't think things were as bad as to lead to this outcome. "In my opinion, there was still juice to squeeze from this relationship; I have the feeling that this shouldn't have ended yet," he remarked.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Corretja, sobre la ruptura de Ferrero y Alcaraz: "No tenía que haber acabado ya, aunque hubiera diferencias"
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The reason for the professional split between Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero continues to be talked about. Although both have confirmed in their respective statements that it was mutual, COPE journalist Ángel García Muñiz suggests that the reason for the separation is due to not reaching an agreement on financial terms. He also mentions an alleged conflict of interest due to the academies both have, as well as the exhaustion from constant traveling for Ferrero, who is a father of three. However, he also notes that despite the separation, their personal relationship remains excellent.
❌Not due to sports matters or personal issues
— Tiempo de Juego (@tjcope) December 17, 2025
🎾🎙️@agarciamuniz explains on @LaTardeCOPE the reasons for the end of the relationship between Alcaraz and Ferrero https://t.co/isdIRuuuD2
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, COPE apunta que la ruptura de Alcaraz y Ferrero se debe a un tema económico
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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 departure of Juan Carlos Ferrero from Carlos Alcaraz's team is starting to move the pieces as if it were a game of dominoes. The internal restructuring, which places Samuel López at the helm of the team from 2026, also takes into account a figure that could become even more crucial. This is Carlos's brother, Álvaro Alcaraz, who, as reported by MARCA, will take on a more significant role within his team. Currently a sparring partner, we will see what kind of role Álvaro will play after Juanki's departure.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El hermano de Alcaraz tomará más protagonismo en su equipo tras la salida de Ferrero
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Journalist Ángel García Muñiz sheds light on one of the reasons that led to the professional break between Alcaraz and Ferrero.
A king is dead, long live the king. Once the separation from Juan Carlos Ferrero was confirmed, the circle of Carlos Alcaraz has set out to find as soon as possible a top-level coach willing to train in Murcia, adapt to the tennis player and his family's way of life, and share the project with Carlos' current team, and even with Samuel López as the assistant coach. There have been calls made, and some of the candidates have already declined, as reported by Cadena COPE.
🚨 Informs @agarciamuniz about the breakup between Ferrero and Alcaraz
— El Partidazo de COPE (@partidazocope) December 18, 2025
🤔 "The World No. 1 needs a full-time coach"
💵 "Ferrero had a fairly high percentage of the 'price money'"
❌ "Samu López will not be his head coach"
📻 #PartidazoCOPE pic.twitter.com/FxTk2rdtHh
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El entorno de Alcaraz ya ha hecho llamadas para contratar un nuevo entrenador
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Feliciano López appeared on the El Partidazo program on Cadena COPE to give his perspective on the split between Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero, with his reflections being very interesting. The former tennis player from Toledo stated he felt "sad and surprised," considering that none of the tensions between them were enough to make this decision. "Carlos will struggle to find someone who fits so well into his environment and life, and gathers everything that Juan Carlos provided him. It is too soon for Alcaraz to stop working with someone like him," he said before expressing doubt about the mental capacity of the player from Murcia to face his career in the short term without Ferrero.
🗣️ @feliciano_lopez, regarding the Alcaraz - Ferrero split, on @partidazocope
— El Partidazo de COPE (@partidazocope) December 18, 2025
😟 "I am sad and surprised"
⏳ "It is a bit early to stop working with someone as important as Ferrero"
🤔 "The player - coach relationship is very difficult, and things have happened..." pic.twitter.com/ketekrIMFW
💥 @feliciano_lopez, on @partidazocope
— El Partidazo de COPE (@partidazocope) December 18, 2025
🥲 "I don't know if Alcaraz will be mentally prepared to face the rest of his career without Ferrero's presence"
📻 #PartidazoCOPE pic.twitter.com/TSHOZvI2ul
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Feliciano López: "No sé si Alcaraz está preparado mentalmente para afrontar su carrera sin Ferrero..."
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Álex Corretja addressed the microphones of El Larguero on Cadena Ser, where he was asked about his feelings regarding the split between Juan Carlos Ferrero and Carlos Alcaraz. The former Spanish player, close to both, appeared saddened, stating that he was surprised because he didn't think things were as bad as to lead to this outcome. "In my opinion, there was still juice to squeeze from this relationship; I have the feeling that this shouldn't have ended yet," he remarked.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Corretja, sobre la ruptura de Ferrero y Alcaraz: "No tenía que haber acabado ya, aunque hubiera diferencias"
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The former coach of the Murcian player, in an interview with RNE Deportes, supports Samu López as the head coach but states that "there may be a second person with a higher profile."
The reason for the professional split between Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero continues to be talked about. Although both have confirmed in their respective statements that it was mutual, COPE journalist Ángel García Muñiz suggests that the reason for the separation is due to not reaching an agreement on financial terms. He also mentions an alleged conflict of interest due to the academies both have, as well as the exhaustion from constant traveling for Ferrero, who is a father of three. However, he also notes that despite the separation, their personal relationship remains excellent.
❌Not due to sports matters or personal issues
— Tiempo de Juego (@tjcope) December 17, 2025
🎾🎙️@agarciamuniz explains on @LaTardeCOPE the reasons for the end of the relationship between Alcaraz and Ferrero https://t.co/isdIRuuuD2
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, COPE apunta que la ruptura de Alcaraz y Ferrero se debe a un tema económico
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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 departure of Juan Carlos Ferrero from Carlos Alcaraz's team is starting to move the pieces as if it were a game of dominoes. The internal restructuring, which places Samuel López at the helm of the team from 2026, also takes into account a figure that could become even more crucial. This is Carlos's brother, Álvaro Alcaraz, who, as reported by MARCA, will take on a more significant role within his team. Currently a sparring partner, we will see what kind of role Álvaro will play after Juanki's departure.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El hermano de Alcaraz tomará más protagonismo en su equipo tras la salida de Ferrero
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Seven years filled with unforgettable memories and a bond that has shaped a generational player: this is the story of Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero.
Not only ATP and WTA award their prizes, with different categories, once the season is over. Also, the ITF chooses its leading figures globally, with categories such as wheelchair tennis or the junior circuit. The big news, however, has come with the chosen one in the men's circuit: Jannik Sinner has been proclaimed the "World Champion of the Year", placing himself above Carlos Alcaraz despite finishing the year as world number two. It is not the first time the ITF has chosen this way; their criteria are different from those of the ATP. On the women's side, there was no debate, and Aryna Sabalenka was the champion, while Marcel Granollers was recognized in the doubles category and chosen as the Player of the Year alongside Horacio Zeballos (winning two Grand Slams set them apart from the rest).
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La ITF escoge a Sinner por delante de Alcaraz como "Campeón Mundial del Año"
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