Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneA tremendous tennis trip is over for Carlos Alcaraz and coach Juan Carlos Ferrero.
World No. 1 Alcaraz announced the end of his partnership with coach and former world No. 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero in an Instagram post today.
It’s a seismic split ending Alcaraz’s seven-year partnership with Ferrero just days after the former French Open champion Ferrero was named Coach of the Year for the second time.
“It’s very difficult for me to write this post… After more than seven years together, Juanki and I have decided to end our time together as coach and player,” Alcaraz said. “Thank you for making my childhood dreams a reality. We started this journey when I was just a kid, and throughout this time you’ve accompanied me on an incredible journey, both on and off the court. And I’ve enjoyed every single step with you immensely.
“We managed to reach the top, and I feel that if our paths in sports had to diverge, it should be from there, from the place we always worked towards and always aspired to reach.”
Together, Alcaraz and Ferrero won 24 titles, including six Grand Slam championships. Alcaraz registered his most successful season in 2025, capturing eight championships, including Roland Garros and the US Open.
In a social media post after Alcaraz’s announcement, Ferrero made it clear the split was not his decision. Ferrero said: “I wish I could have continued.”
We have been an incredible team despite the difficulties, and I am sure you will continue to achieve great success,” Ferrero posted on Instagram. “I wish I could have continued. I am convinced that good memories and good people always find a way to cross paths again.
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Alcaraz will play next month’s Australian Open aiming to become the youngest man in the Open Era to complete the career Grand Slam.