Carlos Alcaraz has announced that he and longtime coach Juan Carlos Ferrero are parting ways.
This is a shocking announcement at any time of the year but especially with the Australian Open one month away.
Alcaraz is the World No. 1, and Ferrero has been credited for being the impetus for his Grand Slam success.
In fact, the six-time Grand Slam champion has keen interest in winning the Australian Open so he could become the youngest player, at 22, to complete the career Grand Slam.
What Carlos Alcaraz Said
Alcaraz posted a lengthy social media announcement thanking JCF for everything he has done for him in the past seven years.
He commented on their accomplishments, and that they are ending their relationship at the highest point.
Alcaraz described “new adventures” and “new projects” for each of them.
Es muy difícil para mí escribir este post… Tras más de siete años juntos, Juanki y yo hemos decidido poner fin a nuestra etapa juntos como entrenador y jugador.
Gracias por haber hecho de sueños de niño, realidades. Empezamos este camino cuando apenas era un chaval, y durante… pic.twitter.com/D4GSxYsZUY
— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) December 17, 2025
What Juan Carlos Ferrero Said
JCF mentioned that he wished he could continue with Alcaraz.
Further proof that it is an amicable split, Ferrero said that he hoped they could work together again.
Ferrero:
“Thank you, Carlos, for the trust, the effort, and for making your way of competing make me feel so special
I wish I could have continued. I am convinced that good memories and good people always find a way to cross paths again.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart” pic.twitter.com/3pglG9nA0o
— Alcaraz Updates🐝 (@alcarazzupdates) December 17, 2025
Within the past week, Ferrero and Samuel Lopez were honored with the ATP Coaches of the Year award.
We are so happy and proud of the #TeamFerrero family! 😍 Samuel López and Juan Carlos Ferrero have been honored as the Coaches of the Year 2025🏆
Congratulations on this incredible achievement! 🎊#coachoftheyear #ferrerotennisacademy pic.twitter.com/HwFO0EpvYE
— Ferrero Tennis Academy (@Ferreroacademy) December 11, 2025
Their relationship seemed to be stronger than coach and player so this will be a tremendous adjustment for both when the 2026 season kicks off.
