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Ferrero: Contract Rift, Not Money, Ended Alcaraz Partnership

He has begun coaching golfer Ángel Ayora after calling the breakup “heartbreaking”.

Overview

  • In interviews with Cadena SER and COPE, Juan Carlos Ferrero said the separation "broke my heart" and that he is avoiding most of Carlos Alcaraz’s Australian Open matches for now.
  • Ferrero rejected financial speculation and attributed the split to an irreconcilable disagreement over a new contract.
  • He has launched a 2026 collaboration in golf with young pro Ángel Ayora, focusing on mental preparation and professional development.
  • Assessing Alcaraz’s present level under coach Samuel López, Ferrero called him slightly favored in Melbourne and said his ceiling could make him the best in history.
  • Ferrero left open the possibility of future roles, saying he would consider coaching Jannik Sinner and could advise Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr., while noting his farewell with Alcaraz was cordial.