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Carlos Alcaraz announces shocking split with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero

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Carlos Alcaraz separates from the former Roland-Garros champion who has trained him since the age of 15.

The six-time Grand Slam winner stunned the tennis world on Wednesday December 17. announcement on social networks he ends a seven-year partnership with fellow Spaniard Juan Carlos Ferrero. Alcaraz, 22, became the youngest player to reach No. 1 in the ATP rankings when he won his first US Open in 2022 with Ferrero at his side as he quickly became a force in men’s tennis. They recently won the US Open again in September.

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Alcaraz finished with eight titles and 71 career wins in 2025 and is currently ranked No. 1 in the ATP rankings despite losing to No. 2 Janik Sinner in the ATP Finals last month in Saudi Arabia. Alcaraz also won two French Open titles and two Wimbledon titles under Ferrero.

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Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) holds the trophy after defeating Jannik Sinner (ITA) (not pictured) in the men’s singles final at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

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“After more than seven years together, Juanki and I have decided to end our chapter as coach and player,” Alcaraz wrote in a message translated from Spanish to English, referring to Ferrero by his nickname. “Thank you for turning my childhood dreams into reality. We started this journey when I was barely a child, and throughout that time, you have accompanied me on an incredible journey, on and off the field. And I have enjoyed every step with you so much.”

Although Alcaraz indicated that the breakup was a mutual separation, Ferrero released its own statement on social media regarding the situation which said, in part, “I wish I could have continued. I am convinced that good memories and good people always find a way to cross paths again.

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“We have been an incredible team despite the difficulties,” wrote Ferrero, the former Spanish world number one, “and I am sure you will continue to achieve great success.”

Neither Alcaraz nor Ferrero mentioned a specific reason or event that led to their decision to leave their decorated course. Last year, Alcaraz hired Samuel Lopez to coach alongside Ferrero.

“I sincerely wish you all the best in whatever lies ahead,” Alcaraz wrote. “I am comforted to know that we gave everything, that we offered everything to each other. Thank you for everything, Juanki!”

This article was originally published on USA TODAY: Carlos Alcaraz parts ways with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero in stunning move

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