Overview
- Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero confirmed the end of their coach–player relationship in social media posts this week.
- Ferrero’s academy and Alcaraz’s announcement state that Samuel López will lead the coaching team for now.
- Ferrero wrote that he wished he could have continued, underscoring that the decision did not appear to come from him.
- López, 55, joined Alcaraz’s staff early in 2025 and had been praised by the world No. 1 as one of the best coaches on tour.
- During their collaboration since 2018, Alcaraz won six Grand Slam titles and became the youngest world No. 1 in 2022.