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Toni Nadal Rebukes Carlos Alcaraz for Omitting Ferrero in Australian Open Speech

Alcaraz won his first Melbourne title after a December split with the coach who guided him to six majors.

Overview

  • Citing expectations of public gratitude, Toni Nadal told Onda Cero that “it’s great to praise your coach, but you have to remember the other one too.”
  • Alcaraz did not name former coach Juan Carlos Ferrero during his Rod Laver Arena remarks, instead thanking his current team and later saying he played for himself and his group.
  • Ferrero said the separation closed an important chapter and later told Marca there were “certain issues” that ultimately were not resolved.
  • Samuel López, promoted from within the team, led Alcaraz through his first event since the split as head coach.
  • Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 to claim the Australian Open, becoming the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam and only the second Spaniard to win in Melbourne.