Juan Carlos Ferrero is grappling with a significant emotional wound following his separation from Carlos Alcaraz. The split is particularly painful due to their shared past and the anticipated future that now feels uncertain, compounded by the reasons that led to the breakup just a week ago, when the world’s top player announced the end of his coaching relationship with Ferrero, who had guided him since his early days in tennis.
In an interview with Marca recorded at his academy in Villena, where Alcaraz developed during his junior years, Ferrero expressed, “I’m hurt. I gave everything. I poured my soul into this project.”
The announcement sent shockwaves through the tennis community, with various commentators offering their takes on the situation. Until now, both Ferrero and Alcaraz had remained largely silent, but Ferrero has now shared his perspective, making clear several key points about the partnership’s end.
Ferrero emphasized that financial disagreements were not the central issue, nor was the decision to end the partnership made solely by Alcaraz. He pointed out that his entourage played a significant role in the decision, and that there was little effort from them to reconcile differences. Additionally, he mentioned that he requires time to process this change and hasn’t ruled out the chance of coaching Jannik Sinner, Alcaraz’s rival.
“Everything seemed set to continue smoothly,” Ferrero stated. “There were certain issues we didn’t agree on, and while some could have been resolved with discussion, we ultimately decided to part ways. I’m grateful for the time and effort I invested in this project.”
The Relationship with Alcaraz Sr.
After the split became public, reports emerged about tensions between Ferrero and Carlos Alcaraz Sr., which contributed to the dissolution of their working relationship. Ferrero clarified that his relationship with Carlitos remains strong, but that he had not spoken directly with Alcaraz Sr. after the split.
Pursuing Future Opportunities
Ferrero has indicated that while he has received coaching offers for the 2026 season, he isn’t yet ready to take on a new project. He aims to spend time healing from this recent split, emphasizing that he no longer wishes to work with a rookie player but is interested in coaching someone who is already established. “I need two or three months to be calm and for the pain to pass,” he explained. “If an offer from Sinner were to arrive, it’s something I would have to think about, but now is not the right moment.”
