Overview
- Juan Carlos Ferrero told Marca the partnership ended after unresolved points in 2026 contract talks, not for sporting or trust reasons.
- Ferrero rejected suggestions of academy incompatibility or demands that Alcaraz train in Villena, saying the team adjusted to the player spending more time at home.
- He said he feels hurt and plans to take a break before considering future roles, while leaving open the possibility of reconciling with Alcaraz.
- Samuel “Samu” López, already part of the setup, has assumed the lead coach role and reported the first preseason week completed in Murcia.
- The timing surprised many in tennis, with Garbiñe Muguruza noting the change came after Alcaraz’s eight-title 2025 season and year-end No. 1 finish.