We delve deeply into what happened in Jeddah and what consequences it may have for the upcoming season.
Diego Jiménez Rubio
Adicto al sonido de la pelota sobre la pista y al de las teclas mientras transmito mi pasión. Soy feliz hablando de tenis e intento que los demás lo sean leyéndome.
Toni Nadal spoke on the program Radioestadio of Onda Cero about the end of the professional relationship between Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero. Rafa's uncle was clear in expressing his surprise at this breakup, after a successful 2025, and assumes that the decision was made by the player and/or his environment, based on the coach's words stating he wanted to continue, and that it was not due to tennis-related reasons. "I would have liked them to always be together," he said before alluding to the difficulty that relationships between a player and a coach entail. "The one who pays, does so to hear what they want to hear," he concluded.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Toni Nadal, sobre la ruptura entre Alcaraz y Ferrero: "Lo lógico era seguir, la decisión no es por motivos tenísticos"
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
Outstanding. That's the only way to define Rafael Jódar's performance in the 2025 Next Gen ATP Finals, where his ticket to the semifinals depends on the outcome of the match between Budkov-Kjaer and Tien. The Spaniard defeated Martín Landaluce in straight sets, 4-3 (7) 4-1 4-3 (2), displaying brilliant tennis. If the Norwegian defeats Tien, Rafa will secure a spot in the semifinals. However, if the American emerges victorious, a set balance will be used to break the three-way tie.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Jódar se impone a Landaluce y tiene muchas opciones de meterse en semifinales
Journalist Ángel García Muñiz sheds light on one of the reasons that led to the professional break between Alcaraz and Ferrero.
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..."
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"
Will the German be the sixth player in history to kick off his Grand Slam title record at over 28 years old? Will he succeed?
We delve deeply into what happened in Jeddah and what consequences it may have for the upcoming season.
Outstanding. That's the only way to define Rafael Jódar's performance in the 2025 Next Gen ATP Finals, where his ticket to the semifinals depends on the outcome of the match between Budkov-Kjaer and Tien. The Spaniard defeated Martín Landaluce in straight sets, 4-3 (7) 4-1 4-3 (2), displaying brilliant tennis. If the Norwegian defeats Tien, Rafa will secure a spot in the semifinals. However, if the American emerges victorious, a set balance will be used to break the three-way tie.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Jódar se impone a Landaluce y tiene muchas opciones de meterse en semifinales
Toni Nadal spoke on the program Radioestadio of Onda Cero about the end of the professional relationship between Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero. Rafa's uncle was clear in expressing his surprise at this breakup, after a successful 2025, and assumes that the decision was made by the player and/or his environment, based on the coach's words stating he wanted to continue, and that it was not due to tennis-related reasons. "I would have liked them to always be together," he said before alluding to the difficulty that relationships between a player and a coach entail. "The one who pays, does so to hear what they want to hear," he concluded.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Toni Nadal, sobre la ruptura entre Alcaraz y Ferrero: "Lo lógico era seguir, la decisión no es por motivos tenísticos"
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
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..."
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"
Will the German be the sixth player in history to kick off his Grand Slam title record at over 28 years old? Will he succeed?
An important figure in tennis is calling for a change in Alcaraz's attitude when planning his schedule, using Sinner as an example.
The WTA 250 Hobart 2026 will be an ideal prelude to the first Grand Slam of the year and has been chosen by prominent names from the women's circuit to prepare for the assault on Melbourne. Emma Raducanu will be the main media attraction at an event where she starts as the second favorite, after Elise Mertens. Young Iva Jovic, former Grand Slam champion Barbora Krejcikova, and Spanish Jessica Bouzas will also be among the main protagonists.
🚨 Hobart announces strongest field in 31 years to compete in the #WTA 250 event.
— The First Serve (@TheFirstServeAU) December 17, 2025
Grand Slam winners 🇬🇧 Emma #Raducanu and 🇨🇿 Barbora #Krejčíková will join highest-ranked player 🇧🇪 Elise #Mertens and defending champion 🇺🇸 McCartney #Kessler.
Main draw commences January 12. pic.twitter.com/sd3JFhit37
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Raducanu, protagonista de un gran plantel de jugadoras en el WTA Hobart 2026