Carlos Alcaraz has announced a shock split from coach Juan Carlos Ferrero after a long \u2014 and hugely successful \u2014 partnership.<\/p>\n
World No 1 Alcaraz<\/a> revealed his split from Ferrero<\/a>, a former world No 1 and the 2003 French Open champion, on Instagram on Wednesday, revealing that it was \u201cvery difficult\u201d to announce that the two had parted ways.<\/p>\n Alcaraz and Ferrero first began working together back in 2019, when the former was still a teenager and considered a potential star for the future.<\/p>\n However, it was the guidance and tutoring of Ferrero that helped turn the 22-year-old into arguably the leading male player of his era so far, and one of the greatest tennis players of all time.<\/p>\n Under Ferrero\u2019s guidance, Alcaraz has won six Grand Slam singles titles \u2014 two triumphs each at the French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open \u2014 and spent over 50 weeks atop the ATP Rankings, becoming the youngest world No 1 in ATP history in September 2022.<\/p>\n The shock announcement comes on the back of what has undoubtedly been the strongest season of Alcaraz\u2019s career to date<\/a>.<\/p>\n 2025 saw the Spaniard triumph at both the French Open and US Open and win eight titles in total, finishing the season as the year-end No 1.<\/p>\n Ferrero and co-coach Samuel Lopez, who joined Alcaraz\u2019s entourage at the start of the season, were recently announced as the winners of the ATP Coach of the Year award<\/a>.<\/p>\n Carlos Alcaraz warned he needs to learn from Jannik Sinner in one key area<\/a><\/p>\n Carlos Alcaraz confirms latest tournament on 2026 schedule as star looks to regain title<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s very difficult for me to write this post\u2026 After more than seven years together, Juanki and I have decided to end our time together as coach and player.<\/p>\n \u201cThank you for turning my childhood dreams into reality. We started this journey when I was just a kid, and throughout this time you\u2019ve accompanied me on an incredible adventure, both on and off the court. And I\u2019ve thoroughly enjoyed every step of it with you.<\/p>\n \u201cWe reached the top, and I feel that if our sporting paths had to diverge, it should be from up there. From the place we always worked towards and always aspired to reach.<\/p>\n \u201cSo many memories are flooding back that choosing just one wouldn\u2019t be fair. You\u2019ve helped me grow as an athlete, but above all, as a person. And something I value immensely: I\u2019ve enjoyed the process. That\u2019s what I\u2019ll take with me, the journey we\u2019ve shared.<\/p>\n \u201cNow, a time of change is upon us both, new adventures and new projects. But I\u2019m certain that we\u2019ll face them in the right way, giving our best, as we always have. Always adding value.<\/p>\n \u201cI sincerely wish you all the best in everything that comes your way. I\u2019m comforted by the knowledge that we gave our all, that we offered everything to each other.<\/p>\n \u201cThank you for everything, Juanki!\u201d<\/p>\n Read Next<\/strong>: Carlos Alcaraz proved he is \u2018practically unbeatable\u2019 in 2025, claims two-time Slam finalist<\/a><\/p>\n The post Carlos Alcaraz\u2019s full statement as he announces shock split from Juan Carlos Ferrero<\/a> appeared first on Tennis365<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Carlos Alcaraz has announced a shock split from coach Juan Carlos Ferrero after a long \u2014 and hugely successful \u2014 partnership. 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Alcaraz\u2019s full Instagram statement (translated)<\/h2>\n