Juan Carlos Ferrero and Carlos Alcaraz parted ways in December last year, ending a seven-year partnership. Their partnership was highly successful as Ferrero coached Alcaraz to 24 titles, including six Grand Slam trophies. Ferrero has also played a key role in cementing Alcaraz's position as one of the best in the current generation, including his rivalry with Jannik Sinner.
Juan Carlos Ferrero spoke about Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
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Speaking to Correire dello Sport in an interview recently, Ferrero said, “They're competing on details. Carlos is more dynamic, has more shots, and can take away the rhythm from Jannik, who likes to play one way above all else: fast, hitting at the same height. At his pace, he's very difficult to beat. For me, Carlos is 100% ahead: like 55%-45%. But between those two, it has always been and always will be very open matches.”
Ferrero was also asked about coaching Sinner if his coach Cahill retired. The Spaniard said, "Just a few months ago, I would have said no: the breakup with Carlos was fresh, I wouldn't have been ready. But now that I feel stronger, I say: why not? Sinner loves to work hard and is willing to do anything to stay No. 1: I like his attitude. It would be wonderful to coach him."
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Riccardo Piatti had a similar split with Sinner and admitted in an interview that the world No. 1 was harsh. Ferrero said, "I think the situations are similar: when they put a fifteen-year-old in your hands, you have to teach him everything. It's not an easy job. In hindsight, I would change a few things, but not the substance. I imposed hard training and discipline on Carlos right from the start. I pushed him to the limit many times. I kept him grounded. It's my way of doing things, and the work paid off."
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Riccardo Piatti had a similar split with Sinner and admitted in an interview that the world No. 1 was harsh. Ferrero said, "I think the situations are similar: when they put a fifteen-year-old in your hands, you have to teach him everything. It's not an easy job. In hindsight, I would change a few things, but not the substance. I imposed hard training and discipline on Carlos right from the start. I pushed him to the limit many times. I kept him grounded. It's my way of doing things, and the work paid off."
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Regarding his split with Alcaraz, Ferrero earlier blamed it on the people around him, claiming that they gave him poor advice. He also felt that there was a contract dispute, which eventually led to the split. Alcaraz hasn't spoken much about the split. On the other hand, Ferrero has appeared in multiple interviews and has shared his side of the story. In a recent appearance on El Cafelito de Josep Pedrerol, Ferrero spoke about his decision to unfollow Alcaraz on social media after his Australian Open 2026 victory.
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