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Carlos Alcaraz Confirms Hybrid Coaching Setup, Adding Brother Álvaro for Select Events

The world No. 1 keeps Samu López as lead coach for top tournaments following his Australian Open victory.

Overview

  • Carlos Alcaraz said his brother Álvaro will serve as coach and travel alone with him at some 2026 tournaments.
  • Alcaraz stated that Samuel 'Samu' López will handle the biggest events and roughly 80% of his schedule.
  • The restructuring follows the end of Alcaraz’s long partnership with Juan Carlos Ferrero, which outlets report did not conclude on good terms.
  • Media reports say Ferrero may join Jannik Sinner’s team, a move that has not been officially confirmed.
  • Alcaraz recently completed the men’s career Grand Slam at age 22 by winning the Australian Open.