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Ferrero Confirms Split With Alcaraz Over Contract Stalemate

Ferrero says the lack of a sit-down left contract issues unresolved.

Overview

  • Juan Carlos Ferrero disclosed that year-end contract disagreements were not negotiated face to face and both sides chose to part ways.
  • Ferrero said he feels hurt by the decision yet left open the possibility of working with Carlos Alcaraz again in the future.
  • Reports pointing to Alcaraz’s father as a key factor drew a brief response from him, saying that everyone is free to opine based on what they know.
  • Carlos Alcaraz is already training with a new technical team led by Samuel López, preparing for 2026 with the Australian Open in his sights and the world No. 1 ranking to defend.
  • Rafael Nadal characterized Alcaraz as more unpredictable compared with Jannik Sinner’s methodical style and said he has not closed the door on occasional exhibition appearances.