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Alcaraz Ends Seven-Year Partnership With Ferrero, Taps Samuel López for Australian Open Prep

Contract tensions are reported as the catalyst, with Samuel López taking the lead for the Australian Open build-up.

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MADRID, 17/12/2025.- Fotografía de archivo del número uno del mundo Carlos Alcaraz (d) y su entrenador Juan Carlos Ferrero, que han anunciado este miércoles el final de su relación deportiva después de más de siete años. Será Samuel López, que ya trabajaba con el murciano y compartía labores técnicas con Ferrero, el que se mantenga como responsable en solitario de la carrera del tenista. EFE/ Christophe Petit Tesson
Alacaraz yFerrero no seguirán trabajando juntos para la temporada 2026.
En los viejos tiempos.

Overview

  • Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero announced their split on December 17 in respectful posts, with Ferrero noting he would have liked to continue.
  • The partnership, which began in 2018, produced six Grand Slam titles, 24 trophies overall and multiple stints at world No. 1.
  • Spanish outlets including RNE report a breakdown in contract renewal talks as a key factor, alongside longer-running frictions over training base and travel availability.
  • Samuel López, already a key figure on the team and co-winner of the ATP Coach of the Year with Ferrero, will serve as primary coach at least through the Australian Open preparation.
  • Most of Alcaraz’s support staff remains, and after a public appearance in Murcia he offered no further comment on the change as focus turns to short‑term continuity.