Overview
- Speaking in Melbourne, the world No. 1 said he and Juan Carlos Ferrero agreed to end their seven-year partnership and that they remain on good terms.
- Alcaraz stated his preseason routine and support staff are unchanged apart from Ferrero’s exit, with Samuel López taking the reins as lead coach.
- Ferrero told Marca he expected to continue and cited unresolved contract matters as issues that contributed to the separation.
- Roger Federer ruled out becoming Alcaraz’s full-time coach for now, though he said he could offer occasional advice.
- Top-seeded Alcaraz opens against Australia’s Adam Walton as he targets a first Melbourne crown to complete the career Grand Slam.