Overview
- The world No. 1 thanked Juan Carlos Ferrero for seven years together and said they remain on good terms after deciding to end the partnership.
- Ferrero told Marca he expected to continue but referred to contract matters that were not resolved and called the transition difficult.
- Samuel López, part of Alcaraz’s setup since late 2024 and a stand-in at events Ferrero missed, has stepped up as lead coach.
- Alcaraz said his training routine and support staff are the same as last season aside from Ferrero’s absence.
- Top-seeded Alcaraz opens against Australia’s Adam Walton as he pursues a first Melbourne title to complete the career Grand Slam, and Roger Federer has ruled out taking a full-time coaching role.