Alcaraz announces shock split with coach Ferrero
Juan Carlos Ferrero and Carlos Alcaraz celebrate with the 2025 US Open trophy
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Carlos Alcaraz won all six of his Grand Slam titles under Juan Carlos Ferrero’s guidance, his most recent coming at this year’s US Open
Six-time major champion Carlos Alcaraz has split with his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero in a shock move.
Alcaraz, 22, has worked with his fellow Spaniard since he was a teenager, but announced on Wednesday that the pair have “decided to part ways” before the 2026 season.
Neither the world number one nor Ferrero has given a reason for the split, but BBC Sport understands Ferrero did not want to leave his role.
“Thank you for turning childhood dreams into realities,” Alcaraz said in a statement.
“We started this journey when I was barely a kid, and throughout all this time you’ve accompanied me on an incredible journey, on and off the court.
“I’ve enjoyed every step of it so much with you.”
Alcaraz is aiming to become the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam at the season-opening Australian Open next month.
