Carlos Alcaraz announced on Wednesday the end of his professional partnership with Juan Carlos Ferrero, the coach who had guided him since 2018 and played a key role in his meteoric rise to the elite of world tennis. The relationship began when the player from Murcia was still a teenager, and under the guidance of the former world number one, he evolved from a promising junior into one of the most dominant players of his generation, winning Grand Slam titles, reaching the top of the world rankings, and establishing an aggressive, modern, and mentally resilient style of play.

The decision marks the conclusion of one of the most successful partnerships in recent tennis history and opens a new chapter in Alcaraz’s career, as he looks to refresh his working environment and take on new sporting challenges. Although the separation comes in a climate of mutual respect and recognition for the achievements they shared, the move represents a turning point in the planning of his career, particularly on the eve of a new season in which the Spaniard aims to continue competing at the highest level.

For Ferrero, the chapter leaves a lasting legacy after having guided one of the most extraordinary talents on the circuit, while for Alcaraz it signals the beginning of a new phase in his professional development, driven by continuity, evolution, and the ambition to keep making history in world tennis.