Kiko Navarro

Álvaro, if he wanted to, could perfectly play the role of Carlitos' second coach. Photo: Getty
ATP Carlos Alcaraz

"Álvaro could perfectly play the role of Carlitos' assistant coach, if he wanted to"

Jose Morón - 17 Jan 2026 | 18:15

We spoke with Kiko Navarro, Alcaraz's first coach, who gives us more details about how Carlitos is arriving before his debut at the Australian Open.

Kiko Navarro, Alcaraz's first coach, on Ferrero's departure: "I don't think Carlitos made the decision." Photo: Gerryimages
ATP Kiko Navarro

Kiko Navarro, first coach of Alcaraz, on Ferrero's departure: "I don't think Carlitos made the decision"

Andrés Tomás - 17 Dec 2025 | 22:19

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."

Kiko Navarro responds to Carlitos' first coach: "He holds a lot of resentment towards me". Photo: Kiko Navarro
ATP Carlos Alcaraz

Kiko Navarro responds to Carlitos' first coach: "He holds a lot of resentment towards me"

Jose Morón - 7 May 2025 | 13:00

Kiko, who was Alcaraz's coach from 9 to 17 years old, responds to Carlos Santos after his controversial words last week.

Carlos Santos alongside Carlos Alcaraz in their first steps. Source: Punto de Break.
ATP Carlos Alcaraz

Leaving Carlitos is the best decision I have made

Fernando Murciego - 1 May 2025 | 21:52

Carlos Santos was the first coach of Carlos Alcaraz, from age 5 to 12. Why did they end their relationship? In this interview, he tells the whole truth.