World number one Carlos Alcaraz announced on Wednesday, December 17 that he has parted ways with his longtime coach Juan Carlos Ferrer. The Spanish coach, himself a former world number one who has worked with Alcaraz since he was 15, also confirmed the news and said he would like to continue working with the young star.
Ferrero coached Alcaraz as he claimed six Grand Slam titles: two French Open titles, two Wimbledon crowns and two US Open trophies. During their partnership, Alcaraz also won 24 tournament titles and became the youngest year-end world number one in 2022 – the same year he lifted his first Grand Slam title at the US Open in New York.
“It is 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 wrote in his post.
“Thank you for turning childhood dreams into reality. We started this journey when I was just a child, and throughout that time you have accompanied me on an incredible journey, on and off the court. And I have enjoyed every step of it with you,” he said.
Alcaraz often credits his coaching team, led by Ferrer, for helping him reach the top of the sport. This year, Alcaraz won the Australian Open, French Open and US Open, asserting his dominance over the rest of the field while establishing a two-way rivalry with Jannik Sinner in the men’s singles.
COACH FERRERO RESPONDS
Ferrero also shared an emotional post reflecting on what has become one of the most admired partnerships on the ATP Tour.
“Today is the end of a very important chapter in my life. I close it with nostalgia, but also with pride and excitement for what can come. I know that everything I’ve been through has prepared me to be better. Thank you, Carlos, for the trust, the effort and for making me feel so special because of the way you compete. I wish you all the best, professionally and personally,” he said.
“Despite the difficulties, we have been an incredible team and I am sure you will continue to achieve great things. I wish I could continue. I am confident that good memories and good people will always find a way to cross paths again. Thank you from the bottom of my heart,” he added.
Alcaraz did not reveal any details about who will succeed Ferrer, but stressed that he and his coach are ready for new challenges.
“Now are times of change for both of us, new adventures and new projects. But I’m sure we’ll face them in the right way and give our best, as we always have. They always add up.”
“I wish you the best from the bottom of my heart in all that is to come. It gives me peace to know that we held nothing back, that we gave everything we had for each other.”
Their relationship was about more than tactics. Alcaraz often described Ferrer as a “second father” and credited him with not only shaping his game, but helping him grow as a person and competitor.
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Issued by:
Akshay Ramesh
Published on:
December 17, 2025
