Alcaraz ditches Ferrero: What's next for the tennis star?

Carlos Alcaraz's year-end social media recap for 2025 conspicuously omitted former coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, hinting at a definitive split. The successful partnership, responsible for six Grand Slam titles and the World No.1 ranking, concluded at the end of 2025. Initially amicable, their parting now appears less so, with Alcaraz's post sparking discussion.

Ferrero, in a recent interview, asserted that Alcaraz was fully aware of the reasons behind their separation. He described the split as a mutual decision driven by the natural 'wear and tear' of spending extensive time together on the professional tennis circuit. Ferrero indicated that he stepped aside after ensuring Alcaraz was informed and that arrangements were in place for his continued support.

Looking ahead, Carlos Alcaraz is slated to commence his 2026 season with an exhibition match against rival Jannik Sinner. It is anticipated that Samuel Lopez will be coaching Alcaraz at the start of the upcoming year, marking a new phase in the young Spaniard's career.