Overview
- Ferrero said he wished he could have continued, closing a run that delivered 24 titles, six Grand Slams and the No. 1 ranking.
- Multiple outlets report the new deal arrived late with an accept‑or‑reject 48‑hour window and non‑tennis clauses Ferrero would not accept, with pay seen as secondary.
- Sources describe months of friction between Ferrero and Alcaraz’s father, and early coaches Kiko Navarro and Carlos Santos suggest the decision came largely from the entourage.
- Samuel Lopez is leading Alcaraz’s team for now, with longer‑term coaching plans and practical details such as training base and hitting partners still unclear before the Australian Open.
- Voices including Feliciano Lopez and other commentators question the timing and warn of short‑term competitive and mental effects, even as some believe Alcaraz can adjust.