Carlos Alcaraz surprisingly separates from his longtime coach

The roads of Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero are parting ways: the Murcia outfielder, arch-rival of Jannik Sinner, will change coaches after seven years. It was announced by the world number one on his Instagram profile.Together Alcaraz and Ferrero won 6 Grand Slam tournaments, and 24 ATP titles in total. Samuel Lopez will remain the Iberian’s coach and will accompany him to Australia. “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. Thank you for turning my childhood dreams’into reality”.

Martino Davidi

“We started this journey when I was just a child and you have taken me on an incredible adventure, on and off the field. I have thoroughly enjoyed every single step of this experience with you. We have reached the summit, and I believe that if our sporting paths were to diverge, it should be from up there – continued Alcaraz -. From the finish line that we have always fought for and aspired to. There are so many memories that flood my mind that to choose just one would be unfair. You helped me grow as an athlete, but more importantly as a person”.

“There&#8217s one thing I cherish immensely: I enjoyed the run. That is what I will treasure, the journey we shared. Now a period of change has come for both of us, which will bring new adventures and new projects. But I am sure we will face them in the right way, giving our best, as we always have. Always working together. I sincerely wish you all the best in everything that comes your way. It comforts me to know that we have given everything, that we have made ourselves available to each other. Thank you for everything, Juanki!”.

Contemporaneously, Ferrero posted a farewell post on Instagram to the young champion: “Today is a difficult day. One of those days when it is difficult to find the right words. Saying goodbye is never easy, especially when there are so many shared experiences behind us. We have worked hard, grown together and shared unforgettable moments. I want to thank you for the time, trust, learning and, most importantly, for the people who have surrounded me during this journey”.

“I take with me laughter, challenges overcome, conversations, support in difficult times and the satisfaction of having been part of something truly unique. Today marks the end of a very important chapter in my life. I close it with nostalgia, but also with pride and enthusiasm for what may come. I know that everything I have experienced has prepared me to be better. Thank you, Carlos, for the trust, the’commitment and for making your way to compete make me feel so special. I wish you all the best, both professionally and personally”.

“I would also like to thank the whole team for making my job easier all these years. With you, I have learned that work is not just about tasks or results, but also about the people who walk alongside you. Each of you has left a mark on me that I will never forget. We have been an incredible team despite the difficulties, and I am sure you will continue to achieve great success. I wish I could have continued. I am convinced that good memories and good people always find a way to cross paths again”.