Overview
- Ferrero told Marca that unresolved terms in a new contract led to the end of his nearly seven-year partnership with Carlos Alcaraz.
- Carlos Alcaraz had announced the separation on social media last week ahead of the new season.
- Ferrero said he had been preparing to travel with Alcaraz to the 2026 Australian Open and now needs time to process the decision.
- Samuel Lopez is reported to be guiding Alcaraz for now as he prepares for a January 10 exhibition in Incheon and then the Australian Open.
- Toni Nadal questioned the decision-making process and Guy Forget cast doubt on money being the sole cause, reflecting broader scrutiny of the split.